Sale and Trade of Fishery and Aquaculture Products

Operators involved in trade of fish covered by the EU Common Fisheries Policy must be registered with the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (Havs- och vattenmyndigheten). This includes first buyers of fish, transporters, traceability operators, importers, and agents handling fishery and aquaculture products.

The registration requirement ensures traceability and control of fishery products from catch to consumer in accordance with EU legislation. You must register before starting operations, and any changes to your business must be reported. Havs- och vattenmyndigheten exercises supervision over registered operators and can withdraw registration for non-compliance.

Requirements

  • Registration: Operators trading fish under the EU Common Fisheries Policy must be registered
  • First buyers: Those who purchase fish directly from fishing vessels must register
  • Traceability operators: Operators in the trade chain must register to ensure traceability
  • Importers and agents: Those importing fishery products to Sweden must register

Procedure

  • Application: Registration is made with the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management
  • Different categories: Separate registration processes exist for first buyers, traceability operators and importers
  • Supervision: The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management exercises supervision over registered operators