AIPCE (EU Fish Processors and Traders Association) and CEP (European Federation of National Organizations of Importers and Exporters of Fish) were established in 1959 and collaborate on the basis of a Co-operation Agreement, creating AIPCE-CEP.

The association represents 15 National Associations from 9 Member States and 2 Third countries (UK, Norway), accounts for more than 3,900 enterprises and 128,000 persons (more than 80% representativeness at EU level). The value of the output of the industry represented by AIPCE-CEP amounts to around EUR 34 billion, about three and a half times the turnover of the EU catch sector.

Trade

Chairman
Mr. Poul Melgaard Jensen
All trade-related agenda in AIPCE-CEP is handled by the Trade Working Group. The main areas covered by this WG:

  • Contribute and be updated on current trade relations/negotiations and FTAs (keep contact with DG Trade)
  • BREXIT negotiations and the position of EU Fish processors and traders’ industry
  • Close monitoring of IUU procedure with non-cooperating countries
  • Ongoing monitoring of ATQs implementation M
  • Marketing Standards

Objectives

  • Improve access to supply through ATQ system and follow-up of tariff issues.
  • Evaluation of market trends and balance of supply/demand.
  • Contribution to trade negotiations, follow-up of trade agreements, analysis of trade barriers/restrictions (e.g. sanitary requirements, IUU bans).

Food Law

Chairman
Ms. Paulien Prent
All regulatory developments and labelling-related issues are handled by AIPCE-CEP Food Law and Labelling Working Group. The main areas that are currently under discussion:

  • Analysis of current labelling requirements for fishery products,
  • Audit project for traceability and labelling of fishery products.
  • Monitoring and coordination of key topics for fishery products.
  • Contribute to regulations that concern fish industry and keep regular contact with DG SANTE

    • Objectives

    • Active involvement and close follow-up of relevant regulatory developments and harmonized implementation.

    Sustainability

    Chairman
    Mr. Luciano Pirovano
    Vice Chairman
    Ms. Jennie Montell
    All sustainability and corporate social responsibility issues related to the industry are handled by AIPCE-CEP Sustainability Working Group. The main areas that are currently under discussion:

    • Industry responsible approach to sustainable sourcing and processing.
    • Provide platform for coordination of representation in Advisory Councils, ensure AIPCE-CEP – ensure AIPCE-CEP presence in order to convey our views with streamlined messages.
    • Monitor on implementation of Control and IUU regulations.
    • Closely follow developments in the Marketing Advisory Council.

    Objectives

    • Improvement of communication on industry commitment to environmental and social responsibility and traceability.
    • Proactive Reputation building: to communicate positively on industry achievements.