Illegal and Unsustainable Fishing (Due Diligence) Bill

Key Points

• Requires suppliers and retailers to establish and implement due diligence systems for fish and related products.
• Aims to prevent products sourced from illegal or unsustainable fishing from entering the market.
• Duties include verifying sources, maintaining records, and tracing products through the supply chain.
• Applies across the fish supply chain from catch to consumer.
• May involve the use of information technology and data systems to support traceability.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons; after this stage it would move to committee stage for detailed examination, followed by report and third readings in the Commons, and then consideration by the Lords.