Essential reading for all those tracking the implementation of the landings obligation. The MMO, and other agencies, are using this ‘collection approach’ to store all their documentation on particular issues. This ‘folder’ now has nine documents including the recent addition of guidance on the demersal landings obligation.

27 October 2016, see all updates MMO Guidance on the landing obligation (discard ban), how the rules apply, selling undersize fish, reporting requirements and quota management.

Contents

1. Guidance for fishermen
2. Rules on handling undersize fish
3. Fishery specific guidance
4. Policy statements

The landing obligation (discard ban), as with all other European Union fisheries legislation, continues to apply to UK vessels and waters.