Commercial Fishing & Seafood Industry Contacts - Belgium

Government Contacts & Information Resources for
Commercial Fishing, Seafood, Aquaculture, Marine & Oceans in Belgium

 

College des Producteurs
Fish Farming Sector | Aquaculture.
The Belgian sector of Aquaculture consists of 40 farms that produce 250 tons per year of trout. These productions are mainly intended for restocking private and public waters.

 

Seafood Importers and Processors Alliance - Since 1977 and the first European wide seafood cholera scare we have seen a greater involvement by the European Union in the individual affairs of the member countries. The latest antibiotic crisis has brought about a reaction by the EU authorities which is unprecedented in our experience and has led to perhaps the greatest challenges to our business with some companies even facing financial ruin.........

 

Europêche - Association of national organisations of fishing enterprises in the European Union

 

European Association of Fish Producers’ Organisations (EAPO) - European Association of Fish Producers Organisations

 

European Commission - Fisheries - The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) is the European Union's instrument for the management of fisheries and aquaculture. It was created to manage a common resource and to meet the obligation set in the original Treaties of the then European Community. Because fish are a natural and mobile resource they are considered as common property. In addition, the Treaties which created the Community stated that there should be a common policy in this area, that is, common rules adopted at EU level and implemented in all Member States.

 

The North Sea Commission Fisheries Partnership was founded to promote co-operation between scientists and fishers in monitoring and managing fisheries in the North Sea.

 

Fishery and Aquaculture Country Profile for Belgium - aquatic species caught by country or area, by species items, by FAO major fishing areas, and year, for all commercial, industrial, recreational and subsistence purposes. The harvest from mariculture, aquaculture and other kinds of fish farming is also included.

 

Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain - Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain

 

International Association of Fish Inspectors - Fish, seafood and associated products that are safe, of acceptable quality and readily available for sale in the world's marketplaces. The International Association of Fish Inspectors (IAFI) is a new and growing organization serving the world fish inspection community. As stated in our Charter, IAFI exists to promote the exchange of ideas and information, foster interaction, understanding and professional collaboration among individuals, organizations, and governments, disseminate knowledge about fish, seafood, and associated products inspection, and promote advancement of the state-of-the-art in fish inspection research and education.

 

The European Food Information Council - Your guide to food safety & quality, and health & nutrition for a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

 

Belgium Foreign Trade Agency - Belgium Foreign Trade Agency

 

Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation - guides the Belgian foreign policy. The network of Foreign Affairs is comprised of 130-odd Embassies, Consulates and Representations abroad and in Belgium, with the Main Office in Brussels at the centre.

 

Federation of European Aquaculture Producers - The Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) is an international organisation that is composed of the National Aquaculture Associations of European countries. The basic aims of the Federation are: * to develop and establish a common policy on questions relating to the production and the commercialisation of aquaculture species are reared professionally. * to make known to the appropriate authorities the common policies envisaged above.

 

Ocean Health Index Belgium - The Ocean Health Index is a valuable tool for the ongoing assessment of ocean health. By providing a means to advance comprehensive ocean policy and compare future progress, the Index can inform decisions about how to use or protect marine ecosystems. The Index is a collaborative effort, made possible through contributions from more than 65 scientists/ocean experts and partnerships between organizations including the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Sea Around Us, Conservation International, National Geographic, and the New England Aquarium. Information for Belgium