New EU Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU) requirements mean that UK exporters will need to provide additional information on catch certificates and other IUU documents from 10 January 2026.
As the EU CATCH system becomes mandatory UK exporters will need to provide additional information on catch certificates and other IUU documents.
According to GOV.UK, If you export products that have been caught by a UK vessel and processed in the UK after landing from January 2026, these consignments will require both a catch certificate AND a processing statement.
Freight forwarders moving products affected by the new requirements are encouraged to liaise with their customers in order to avoid delays at EU borders.
BIFA understands that the French authorities will implement a transitional derogation period to allow users to familiarise with the system until the 31st March 2026. Further updates will follow.
Further information and guidance can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-iuu-regulation-2026-changes
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