1. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Chapter 13 Fisheries Aina Afanasjeva, short-term legal expert Belgrade, Serbia 6 April 2016

2. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Structure: General principles of the EU Common Fisheries Policy Aquaculture Data collection Fisheries control system Structural policy Common Market Organisation State aid International agreements

3. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine General principles of the EU Common Fisheries Policy

4. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) A Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) was first formulated in the Treaty of Rome (1957) Initially linked to the Common Agricultural Policy, over time it has gradually become more independent Comprehensive Common Fisheries Policy since 1983 A new Common Fisheries Policy from 1 January 2014 It aims to establish long-term environmental, economic, and social sustainability of fishing and aquaculture activities

5. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine The Common Fisheries Policy Article 3(1) TFEU: "The Union shall have exclusive competence in the following areas:... (d) the conservation of marine biological resources under the common fisheries policy" Article 3(2) TFEU: "The Union shall also have exclusive competence for the conclusion of an international agreement when its conclusion is provided for in a legislative act of the Union or is necessary to enable the Union to exercise its internal competence, or in so far as its conclusion may affect common rules or alter their scope."

6. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine The Common Fisheries Policy "Article 4(2) TFEU: "Shared competence between the Union and the Member States applies in the following principal areas:... (d) agriculture and fisheries, excluding the conservation of marine biological resources"

7. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Implementing powers ("how?") Member States have to implement legally binding Union acts (Article 291 TFEU) Acquis Communautaire – which is binding for every new member of Community (currently, more than 1.400 legal acts) The acquis in the Chapter Fisheries consists of regulations, which do not require transposition into national legislation It is subject to continuous expansion and change

8. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine A regulation is binding in all its parts. Unlike directives, which are addressed to the Member States, and decisions, which are for specified recipients, regulations are addressed to everyone A regulation is directly applicable, which means that it creates law which takes immediate effect in all the Member States in the same way as a national instrument, without any further action on the part of the national authorities It requires the introduction of measures to prepare the administration and the operators for the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy rules

9. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Conservation policyStructural policyMarket policyExternal policy CFP pillars pillars tion policy

10. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine The main outcomes of the reformed CFP the new CFP ( Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013); the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products (Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013); the new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) (Regulation (EU) No 508/2014)

11. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) It provides the scope, objectives and principles of the CFP The scope: - Conservation of marine biological resources - Management of fisheries and fleets -Freshwater resources, aquaculture and processed products: only in relation to markets and financial support -MS can take more stringent measures in Union waters

12. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Regulation (EC) No 1100/2007 establishing measures for the recovery of the stock of European eel It establishes measures for the recovery of the European Eel stock, the abundance of which was at a historical low level and in constant decline at an alarming rate It obliges MS with river basins in their national territory that constitute habitats for the eels, to establish and implement eel management plans

13. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine A plan may contain measures, such as reducing commercial fishing activity, restricting recreational fishing, restocking measures, structural measures to make river passable and improve river habitats, transportation of silver eel from inland waters, combatting predators, measures related to hydro- electric power turbines, aquaculture, as well as any other measure necessary for the achievement of the 40% escapement target The implementation of the EMPs is assessed by ICES (International Council for the Exploration of the Sea) and STECF (Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries)

14. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Further steps: Ask for a derogation to implement the eel management plan requested by the EC Regulation no 1100/2007 (topic to be considered for the negotiation position as there is no significant eel habitat) Scientific basis and statistical data on eel fisheries to be provided for the historical time series (at least 5-10 years)

15. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine AQUACULTURE

16. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Aquaculture Sustainable aquaculture is a focus of the reformed CFP: -A full pillar of the Basic regulation with a series of non-binding guidelines -Reinforced position in the Common Market Organisation regulation -Special prominence under the EMFF The double objective: -increasing yields to supply the EU fish market - boosting growth in coastal and rural areas Aquaculture and EU Research: "Horizon 2020”

17. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Aquaculture Union strategic guidelines (common priorities and targets): - increase competitiveness - reduce administrative burden - increase access to space and water (through maritime, coastal and inland spatial planning) - exploit competitive advantages due to high quality, health and environmental standards ("level playing field“)

18. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Multiannual national plans Based on Strategic Guidelines and specific conditions in the Member States Define Member States' objectives and the measures to achieve them Cover the period 2014-2020 Consistent with EMFF planning Should be submitted together with EMFF Operational Programme the latest

19. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Regulation No 762/2008 on the submission by MS of statistics on aquaculture MS shall submit to the Commission statistics on all the aquaculture activities conducted in freshwater and saltwaters on their territory MS shall use surveys or other statistically validated methods covering at least 90 % of the total production by volume, or by number for the production of hatcheries and nurseries The remaining part of the total production may be estimated (if above 10%, a request for derogation may be submitted)

20. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine The data shall relate to the reference calendar year and shall cover: (a) the annual production (volume and unit value) of aquaculture; (b) the annual input (volume and unit value) to capture-based aquaculture; (c) the annual production of hatcheries and nurseries; (d) the structure of the aquaculture sector Data shall be submitted within 12 months of the end of the reference calendar year

21. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Council Regulation (EC) No 708/2007concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture MS shall ensure that all appropriate measures are taken to avoid adverse effects to biodiversity (…) which may be expected to arise from the introduction or translocation of aquatic organisms and non-target species in aquaculture and from spreading of these species into the wild MS shall monitor and supervise aquaculture activities MS shall designate the competent authority (…) responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Regulation

22. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Aquaculture operators intending to undertake the introduction of an alien species or the translocation of a locally absent species shall apply for a permit from the competent authority MS shall keep a register of introductions and translocations containing historical record of all applications made and the documentation gathered before the issue of a permit and during the monitoring period The register shall be made freely available MS have to set up a website accessible via Internet in order to share with other MS relevant information included in the registers (Commission Regulation (EC) No 535/2008)

23. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Organic aquaculture (834/2007) Origin of animals: juveniles, breeding, stocking from wild, etc. Husbandry rules: type of containment, stocking density, handling practices, etc. Feed: sources, ingredients, additives, composition, etc. Disease prevention, veterinary treatment, etc. Cleaning and disinfection Rules on seaweed Labelling of organic products and use of the Community organic production logo

24. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Aquaculture Advisory Council Consultative body Will bring together all relevant stakeholders (operators and other interest groups) Will provide legitimate, reliable and useful recommendations to policy-makers

25. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Further steps: Multiannual national aquaculture strategy to be prepared (closing benchmark) To be submitted together with EMFF Operational Programme the latest Set up a system for submitting to the Commission statistics on all the aquaculture activities conducted in freshwater If collection of aquaculture production data can not be ensured for 90% of total production to ask for derogation of estimation threshold Designate Competent Authority to monitor and supervise use of alien species in aquaculture

26. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Fisheries Data Collection Framework (DCF)

27. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Data should allow for assessment of: - The state of exploited fish stocks - Levels of fishing activity, and the impact that activity has upon fish stocks and marine ecosystems - The socio-economic performance of fisheries, aquaculture, and processing sectors within and outside of EU waters

28. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Council Regulation No 199/2008 establishes a European Community framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) Commission implementation Regulation No 655/2008 establishes detailed rules for the data collection These rules are different to those on data for control purposes (Council regulation No 1224/2009)

29. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Main provisions of the DCF – what data? MS are required to compile a wide range of biological and economic data It covers commercial fisheries by EU vessels (incl. outside EU waters), recreational fisheries (salmon and eel), (marine) aquaculture, industries processing fisheries products, impact of fishing on ecosystem Questionnaires used for socio-economic data

30. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Implementation A separate chapter on data collection in the EMFF Operational Programme (funding strategy, administrative arrangements) Information on data collection need to be provided in some of the horizontal sections such as section 2 (SWOT analysis and identification of needs) and section 6 (Fulfilment of ex ante conditionalities) Each MS is required to set out the national programme of work they will undertake (detailed technical requirements) Every year Member States report on their delivery of the National Programme for the previous year

31. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Land-locked countries Currently no obligation to implement DCF -but collection under the Eurostat Structural Business Statistics regulation -may benefit from the EMFF funding for data collection in the fields of aquaculture and processing For land-locked countries who plan to use EMFF for data collection, the EMFF Monitoring Committee to include a data collection contact point (or national correspondent for the coastal states)

32. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Support to the DCF Data collection is eligible to 80% of EU co-financing (for eligible expenses) under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund To be eligible for a Community financial contribution, the expenditure must meet a strict set of criteria Obligations to implement DCF irrespective of financial support by the EU

33. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Revision of the DCF: Scope of the DCF, among others Once DCF is revised: - Socio-economic and sustainability data for freshwater aquaculture (if included in revised DCF) - Socio-economic data only for the processing industry - Only if either is present in their territory MS can familiarize themselves with the sort of data they would need to collect under the future framework (Commission Decision 2010/93/EU (Appendices X, XI & XII))

34. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Further steps: To include a clause into the negotiation position about exemption from collecting and transmitting of socio-economic data on the aquaculture and fish processing sectors and recreational fisheries (salmon and eel) AND To follow the developments in adoption of a Commission proposal for a revised Data Collection Framework regulation that is currently being prepared, and adjust the position paper accordingly and ensure all necessary preparations (data collection programme, amendments of the EMFF OP, designation of data collection contact point, amending the Monitoring Committee)

35. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Fisheries control system

36. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine The control system is designed to: ensure that only the allowed quantities of fish are caught collect the necessary data for managing fishing opportunities clarify the roles of EU countries and the Commission ensure the rules are applied to all fishers in the same way, with harmonised sanctions across the EU ensure that fisheries products can be traced back and checked throughout the supply chain, from net to plate

37. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Regulation 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the Common Fisheries Policy Objectives: Ensure effective enforcement of CFP rules Prevent illegal fishing activities (IUU) Develop a culture of compliance and cooperation between stakeholders Ensure truly sustainable fisheries

38. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine The control regulation applies to all activities covered by CFP carried out: On the territory of EU MS In EU waters By EU fishing vessels By nationals of EU Member States

39. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Recreational fisheries (art.55) Member States shall ensure that recreational fisheries on their territory and in Community waters are conducted in a manner compatible with the objectives and rules of the common fish­eries policy The marketing of catches from recreational fisheries shall be prohibited

40. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Control of marketing (art. 56) Each MS shall be responsible for controlling on its territory the application of the rules of the CFP at all stages of the marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products, from the first sale to the retail sale, including transport Where a minimum size has been fixed for a given species in Community legislation, operators responsible for purchasing, sell­ing, stocking or transporting shall be able to prove the relevant geographical area of origin of the products MS shall ensure that all fisheries and aquaculture products from catching or harvesting are put into lots prior to the first sale

41. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Control of marketing MS shall ensure that the products to which com­mon marketing standards apply are displayed for first sale, offered for first sale, sold or otherwise marketed only if they comply with these standards

42. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Traceability (Art. 58) Without prejudice to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, all lots of fisheries and aquaculture products shall be traceable at all stages of production, processing and distribution, from catching or har­vesting to retail stage MS shall ensure that operators have in place sys­tems and procedures to identify any operator from whom they have been supplied with lots of fisheries and aquaculture prod­ucts and to whom these products have been supplied Detailed rules for the application of this Article shall be adopted

43. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Traceability Some information (name and number of fishing vessel, name and address of the supplier, etc.) shall not apply to fisheries and aquaculture products imported into the Community with catch certificates submitted in accor­dance with Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008

44. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Monitoring of producer organisations Member States shall carry out checks at regular intervals to ensure that: (a) producer organisations comply with the terms and conditions for recognition, etc.

45. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Electronic database (art.78) Member States shall set up and keep up to date an electronic database where they upload all inspection and surveillance reports drawn up by their officials

46. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Regulation 1005/2008 establishing a Community system to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing It establishes a Community catch certification scheme It applies to EU MS and third countries wanting to trade fish with the EU It applies to all marine fishery products obtained from catches, processed or not Some products are excluded (aquaculture products obtained from fry or larvae, freshwater fish) EU publishes non-cooperating countries list

47. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Further steps: Establish a control system for application of the rules laid down in Regulation 1224/2009: -of the marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products, from the first sale to the retail sale, including transport -producer organisations to comply with the terms and conditions for recognition Establish a traceability system from har­vesting to retail stage (in addition to the Food Law); detailed rules for the application of this requirement shall be adopted

48. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Further steps: Catch certification scheme addressing the IUU fishing to be established for import and re-export (closing benchmark) Set up and keep up to date an electronic database where they upload all inspection and surveillance reports (DG Mare to be consulted on application of this rule)

49. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Structural policy

50. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Structural policy The structural policy determines how the EU fleet is structured and how Member States can support the sector The European Maritime and Fisheries Fund will serve as a financial tool to help implement the CFP and EU maritime policy in 2014-2020 It is one of the five European Structural and Investment (ESI) Funds which complement each other

51. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Each MS shall: Prepare a single European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) operational programme It shall be prepared in close cooperation with different stakeholders Shall prepare implementing acts Carry out Ex-ante evaluation MS shall establish monitoring and control system

52. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Content of the Operational Programme An analysis of the situation in terms of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and the identification of the needs that require to be addressed in the geographical area The analysis shall be structured around the relevant Union priorities A description of the strategy (selection of relevant measures, setting up the targets, the assessment of the specific ex ante conditionalities, a list of criteria applied for selecting the fisheries and aquaculture areas, implementing arrangements, etc.)

53. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine A broader scope for inland fishing : Introduction of support for investments in start-up for young fishermen operating in inland fishing; Support for the construction of fishing ports and shelters; Innovation in inland fishing; Networking between scientists and fishermen

54. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Aquaculture Aid for productive investments in general as long as in line with the multi-annual national strategic plan on aquaculture. Conversion to eco-management, audit schemes and organic aquaculture Aquaculture providing environmental services Aquaculture methods compatible with environmental needs in line with Natura 2000 areas Aquaculture including conservation and biodiversity protection

55. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Productive investments in aquaculture Investments/purchase of equipment for: – Productive investment – Diversification (species and types of production) – Modernisation – Improvement of animal health and welfare – Protection from predators – Improving environmental performance – Increasing resource efficiency – Diversification of income (e.g. angling, tourism) – Reducing impacts on water use and quality

56. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Bottom-up approach based on Leader & EFF Axis 4 experience – single methodology for CLLD for EAFRD, EMFF, ERDF and ESF – Local Development Strategies (LDS) can be supported by multiple Funds Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs): – partnerships of local actors (public, private, civil society, community representatives) – responsible for design & implementation of LDS (animation & selection of local projects)

57. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Local Development Strategies (LDS) to support: – adding value & promoting innovation along supply chain – diversification inside or outside fisheries & job creation in fisheries areas – enhancing & capitalising on environmental assets (incl. mitigation of climate change)

58. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Market measures (CMO): Better products Adding value through marketing and processing measures Support to POs (in line with CMO Regulation) Measures specifically designed for Producers Organisations Production and marketing plans Storage aid phasing out of storage aid (end 2018)

59. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Control and enforcement and data collection Increased co-financing rates (90% for control; 80% for data collection) For data collection - work programmes complementing the multiannual programming Integrated Maritime Policy measures

60. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Further steps: Prepare an EMFF Operational programme (closing benchmark) To involve an ex-ante evaluator at the early stage of the preparation of the OP It is suggested to develop separate management and control system from the rural development fund as the EMFF is a stand-alone fund managed by DG Mare All relevant implementing acts need to be prepared

61. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Common Market Organisation

62. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Regulation (EU) 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Common Organisation of the Markets of Fishery and Aquaculture Products (CMO) CMO comprises: Professional organisations Marketing standards Consumer information Competition rules Market intelligence

63. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Establishment of fishery producer organisations and aquaculture producer organisations (PO): PO may be established on the initiative of producers of fishery or aquaculture products PO shall be recognised by the competent authority of the MS Each producer organisation shall submit a production and marketing plan for, at least, its main marketed species to its competent national authorities for approval

64. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Objectives of aquaculture PO’s promoting the sustainable aquaculture activities of their members ascertaining that the activities of their members are consistent with the national strategic plans ensuring that aquaculture feed products of fishery origin come from fisheries that are sustainably managed improving the conditions for the placing on the market of their members' aquaculture products improving economic returns Stabilising the market (private storage will be phased out by the end 2018)

65. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine The EMFF may support: - the creation and restructuring of POs - the preparation and implementation of production and marketing plans as long as such plans have been approved by the appropriate national authority and fall within the limit of 3% of the average annual value of the goods placed on the market by the PO or by its members over the preceding 3 calendar years

66. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Each country must set its own rules, at either national level or the most appropriate regional/local level: – in the form of limits for the value (turnover) or volume of catches or farmed species (or both) The rules must allow a production and marketing plans to cover the activities that constitute the main part of the POs' turnover and catch volume To use these measures, a Member State must plan it in the Operational Programme it submits under the EMFF

67. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Consumer information the commercial designation of the species and its scientific name the production method, in particular by the following words "... caught..." or "... caught in freshwater...“ or "... farmed...“ the area where the product was caught or farmed the category of fishing gear used in capture of fisheries whether the product has been defrosted the date of minimum durability, where appropriate In addition to Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 on food information for consumers

68. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Marketing standards Common marketing standards lay down uniform characteristics for fishery products sold in the EU, whatever their origin They are applied in accordance with conservation measures and help to ensure a transparent internal market that supplies high-quality products 'marketing' shall mean the first offer for sale and/or the first sale, on Community territory, for human consumption

69. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Marketing standards Common marketing standards are laid down for saltwater fish, crustaceans and cephalopods Marketing standards comprise: -Freshness categories (extra, A and B) -Size categories (sized by weight or by number per kilogram)

70. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Market intelligence The Commission shall gather, analyse and disseminate economic knowledge and understanding of the Union market for fishery and aquaculture products along the supply chain, taking into account the international context Member States shall contribute to this initiative No new obligations for Member States (based on cooperation)

71. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Market intelligence Provides practical support to stakeholders: - data on sales, imports and exports (prices, value, volumes) - monthly and yearly publications analysing the main market trends and phenomena - ad hoc market studies on prices formation, import- export trends, production…

72. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Further steps: Establish all requirements and criteria for establishment and recognition of Producer Organisations in aquaculture and rules for production and marketing plans of PO’s Set up a system for implementing labelling and consumer information standards ((in addition to the food Law) Establish a list of commercial designations and latin names of relevant fish species Revise current national legislation on freshness and size categories of fish

73. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine State aid

74. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine State aid: Any aid granted by a MS which distorts or threatens to distort competition by favouring certain undertakings or the production of certain goods State aid is incompatible with the internal market Some categories are incompatible or may be considered compatible with the internal market Envisaged aid must be notified to the Commission, unless it is covered by an exemption

75. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine State aid An intervention by the state or by the state resources (all resources of the public sector) In general, payments made under the EMFF (national and EU) are excluded from the state aid rules Some measures supported by EMFF are subject to the state aid rules (e.g., Integrate Maritime Policy as not clearly fisheries related In case of public financing going beyond EMFF rules (top-ups) it becomes state aid Support from other Structural funds is not excluded from the state aid

76. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine De minimis aid (R 717/2014) Aid measures shall be exempt from the notification requirement, if the following conditions are met: – The total aid granted to any one undertaking does not exceed 30 000 € over any period of three fiscal years Member States obligations Check that the conditions and ceilings are respected; Record and compile information Upon request, provide the information to the Commission

77. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Exceptions from the De minimis aid: (a) aid the amount of which is fixed on the basis of price or quantity of products put on the market; (b) aid to export-related activities, namely aid directly linked to the quantities exported (…); (c) aid to the transfer of ownership of a business; (d) aid to direct restocking, unless explicitly provided for as a conservation measure by a Union legal act or in the case of experimental restocking, a.o.

78. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine The Block Exemption Regulation (R 1388/2014) Aid covered by the BER is exempted from the obligation of the notification and are considered not to distort competition Applies to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) active in the production, processing or marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products Undertakings (independently of the size) active in the production, processing or marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products in case of the damage caused by the natural disasters Threshold of aid of EUR 1 million per beneficiary per year, or with eligible costs for any project in excess of EUR 2 million

79. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine State aid Any other type of State aid must be previously notified to the Commision It can not be implemented before approval from the Commission

80. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Further steps: Analyse current aid measures at all levels in order to be able to notify them before the accession and include them into the negotiation position Set up state aid schemes registration, control and notification system

81. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine International agreements

82. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Article 3(2) TFEU: "The Union shall also have exclusive competence for the conclusion of an international agreement when its conclusion is provided for in a legislative act of the Union or is necessary to enable the Union to exercise its internal competence, or in so far as its conclusion may affect common rules or alter their scope.« The Treaty stipulates that international fisheries agreements are to be ratified by the Council after Parliament has given its consent

83. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Bilateral agreements The EU has 2 types of fishing agreements with non-EU countries: fisheries partnership agreements – the EU gives financial and technical support in exchange for fishing rights, generally with southern partner countries. northern agreements – joint management of shared stocks with Norway, Iceland and the Faeroe Islands

84. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Multilateral agreements United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) entered into force in 1994; Signatories have undertaken to work together to ensure good management of fish stocks through Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMO’s) Since the adoption of UNCLOS, a number of agreements have been developed to deal specifically with how to bring about sustainable fishing on the high seas. One of them is the Agreement on straddling stocks and highly migratory fish stocks or UNFSA Agreement (1995)

85. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Multilateral agreements Under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the following agreements have been adopted: Agreement on compliance with conservation and management measures by fishing vessels on high seas (1993) Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (Port State Agreement) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (1995) (voluntary)

86. Project funded by the European Union Projekat finansira Evropska unija Project implemented by Projekat sprovode Republika Srbija Ministarstvo poljoprivrede i zaštite životne sredine Further steps: To ratify the Agreement on straddling stocks and highly migratory fish stocks (or UNFSA Agreement)