Catch Certification Rules for EU Fishery Exports

Consignment, DA-BFAR, EU, Fishery products, Fishing, Illegal fishing, IFP, IUU Fishing, RCC, RFMO, SCC, Traceability, Transshipment, Unreported fishing, Unregulated fishing, IUUF Regulation.
Definitions clarify scope, compliance, and procedural terms used throughout the Order.

Applies to all Philippine-flagged fishing vessels supplying to EU or supplying processors/exporters for EU export.
Includes canneries, processors, and exporters sending fishery products to EU member countries.

Landing of catches must be verified and certified by BFAR via Catch Validation Certificate.
Transshipment must be declared by vessel captain using Transshipment Certificate.

Prohibits export of fish caught through IUU fishing or without full traceability.
Export to EU requires a DA-BFAR validated Catch Certificate.

For vessels >12m without towed gear, >8m with towed gear, or >20 GT.
Two types: Mother Catch Certificate (issued at landing/prior processing) and Consignment Catch Certificate (issued post-processing).

Fishing vessel logsheets, Commercial Vessel/Gear License, Certificate of Ownership and Registry.
Transhipment Certificate, Catch Validation Certificate, Fish summary/sizing report.
Additional documents for vessels operating in Papua New Guinea waters.

Document number format combines Flag State ISO code, competent BFAR authority, company code, validation year, and series number.
Vessel details must match official licenses.
Product description includes product forms and species with tariff codes.
Catch area and dates to be indicated.
Weight fields to show estimates and verified landed weights.
Declaration and authorization of transshipment required.
Validation authority fills specific sections.
Signatures and seals from vessel master or authorized corporate representatives.

Submission of accomplished RCC and documents to BFAR.
Evaluation and verification by BFAR.
Release of validated copies: one to fishing company, one for BFAR records.
Coordination between fishing companies and processors for Consignment CC issuance.

Issued by BFAR only for foreign-flagged vessel catches unloaded and processed in the Philippines.
Requires presentation and verification of foreign Catch Certificates.
Processing weights closely monitored for consistency with input raw materials.

For vessels <12m without towed gear, <8m with towed gear, no superstructure, or <20 GT.
Accomplished by processor/exporter, submitted within one week of unloading.
Requires official receipts, licenses, and catch reports.

Fishing companies, processors, exporters to maintain records of Catch Certificates and documentary requirements.
BFAR offices maintain electronic and physical records.
Monthly submission of reports and maintenance of a national database.
Retention of original certificates for minimum three years.
BFAR conducts random inspections to ensure compliance.

Fee of Php 50 for issuance of RCC, SCC, and Processing Statement to defray administrative costs.

Queries from EU officials routed to BFAR signatory who validated the certificate.
Official replies coordinated with concerned companies and entities.
Communications formalized and may be expedited electronically.

Includes formats for certificates, process flows, company codes, validation procedures, fish catch reports, and product exclusions.
Order effective 15 days after publication and registration with the National Administrative Register.