What is the difference between an EU health certificate and EU IUU catch document? Why do I need both?
Certification for fish and fishery products is required by two separate EC directorates with distinct and separate responsibilities. The health certificate is required by the EU Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection and attests to the safety of fish and fishery products shipped to the EU. The IUU catch document is required by the EU Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and attests that the items in the shipment were caught in compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.) and other applicable state and Federal conservation and management laws and regulations. Both are required under EU regulations.
