A new system for labelling fish products, agreed by the European Union, will give consumers information about the way their fish is caught and sets a precedent for clearer labelling of other animal products.
The European Union agreement means consumers that buy fish products should get clearer and more comprehensive information about what they are buying. In particular, it was agreed that each fish product must contain information about how the fish was caught. For example, whether the fish was line caught or trawled.
Method of catch labelling will give consumers information about the fishing system used to produce their food. They will be able to use this to make informed choices, based on ethical grounds.
Project manager, ffinlo Costain, says: "Consumers have proven that they want to know where their food comes from. By introducing method of catch labelling the EU has made it possible for consumers to make informed choices.”