Cluster Webinar #2: Seafood Traceability New Legal Framework

After the first cluster webinar on the technological perspective on traceability and verifications in food supply chains, the stakeholder engagement activities of our project cluster continue with a second webinar, this time on the new legal framework for seafood traceability on Thursday 3rd April, from 10:30 to 12:00 CEST.
This engaging and interactive webinar brings together policy representatives and industry experts to discuss the evolving new legal framework, its impact on the seafood sector and the associated challenges and opportunities it brings. We aim for a highly interactive session with brief presentations, presenting an opportunity for the sector for open discussions and direct engagement with policymakers. Your participation will help shape the implementation of these new regulations, ensuring a balanced and practical approach for all involved stakeholders.
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Discussion Topics:
Key regulatory changes coming in 2026 and 2029
Practical insights on labeling and traceability implementation from the industry
New regulations implementation - challenges & coordination across EU states
Stakeholder feedback & concerns - compliance, traceability systems interoperability, data access and ownership, market impact
Q&A & discussion - share your views, ask your questions
AGENDA:
10:30 – Introduction
10:35 – 10:45 - Anne Gautrais – Le goff, Policy Officer, DG MARE
Traceability of seafood products in the EU: What changes in 2026 and 2029
10:45 – 10:55 - Stefan Meyer, General Manager, The German Association of Fish Processing and Wholesale
Labelling of seafood traceability information on processed fisheries products – Practical experiences from the German market
10:55 – 11:05 - Gisela Costa, PhD Fellow, Universidade de Aveiro
Views on incentives and barriers towards effective governance in seafood traceability
11:05 – 1115 – José Bento, Business Development, Soguima, Portugal
Small-Scale Fisheries and the upcoming traceability challenge: the view of a fisherman
11:15 – 12:00 – Q&A session