US EditionEU's new system to tackle illegal fishing overwhelmed
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The new European Catch system against illegal fishing is blocking catches in ports - Economic Scenarios
A digital platform for the certification of catches of fish came into force on January 10th. fish products entering the European Union. The aim of the system, called Catch, is to reduce the risk of illegally caught products entering the EU market and improve the traceability of imports. However, just over two weeks after its entry into force, something has gone awry. As the Financial Times reports today, fish is stuck in European ports and conti…
"The system works: only since 10 January, more than 3,500 import declarations have already been validated, and virtually all Member States have done so," a Community spokesperson told EFE. He added that CATCH "is a new and dynamic system that continuously adapts to the needs of users" and that "all computer problems are addressed as soon as they are confirmed, including periodic updates of the system." The same spokesperson said that "it is now …
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