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Tracing China's fisheries is a considerable task for the world's largest exporter of fish products (Photo: EUobserver)

Chinese fishing industry falls foul of EU rules

China will have to make significant improvements to its fisheries' traceability systems if it is to meet stricter European Union requirements aimed at preventing illegal fishing, according to a new report from wildlife advocates.

As of January next year, all fish products entering the EU must come with catch certificates validated by the country whose flag the fishing boat which caught the fish is flying, a move the EU hopes will aid the fight against what is called illegal, unregulated...

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Tracing China's fisheries is a considerable task for the world's largest exporter of fish products (Photo: EUobserver)

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