EU Fish Processors and Traders Association
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | Luis Planas Herrera Cabinet member | Exchange on COM actions in the field of circular economy, notably the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) | SRC |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Fernando Andresen Guimaraes Director | Implementation of the EU digital system for catch certification (CATCH) under Regulation 1005/2008 | SRC |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Fernando Andresen Guimaraes Director | Implementation of the EU digital system for catch certification (CATCH) under Regulation 1005/2008 | — |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Fernando Andresen Guimaraes Director | Industry representatives introduced CONXEMAR and presented their positions on developments related to the CFP and trade policies in the context of the Commission preparations of the EU Strategy on Fisheries External Fisheries Action | SRC |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Fernando Andresen Guimaraes Director | Industry representatives introduced CONXEMAR and presented their positions on developments related to the CFP and trade policies in the context of the Commission preparations of the EU Strategy on Fisheries External Fisheries Action | — |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Antonio Basanta Fernandez Cabinet member | Presentation of the proposal for a “Blue Foods” project and action plan | — |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Antonio Basanta Fernandez Cabinet member | Presentation of the proposal for a “Blue Foods” project and action plan | SRC |
| 01 Dec 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | Presentation of the proposal for a “Blue Foods” project and action plan | SRC |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Gabriele Giudice Cabinet member | Presentation of call for an EU Action Plan on Blue Foods | — |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Gabriele Giudice Cabinet member | Presentation of call for an EU Action Plan on Blue Foods | SRC |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Sabine Pelsser Head of Unit | Mercury levels in canned fish. | — |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Klaus Berend Director | Mercury levels in canned fish. | SRC |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Klaus Berend Director | Mercury levels in canned fish. | — |
| 03 Jul 2025 | Sabine Pelsser Head of Unit | Mercury levels in canned fish. | SRC |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | Current situation of seafood processing and marketing activities in the European Union | SRC |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Costas Kadis Commissioner | Current situation of seafood processing and marketing activities in the European Union | — |
| 04 Apr 2025 | Sven Langedijk Head of Unit | Meeting with AIPCE representatives | — |
| 04 Apr 2025 | Sven Langedijk Head of Unit | Meeting with AIPCE representatives | SRC |
| 21 Jan 2025 | Sabine Pelsser Head of Unit | Exchange of view on the report of Bloom on toxic tuna. | SRC |
| 21 Jan 2025 | Sabine Pelsser Head of Unit | Exchange of view on the report of Bloom on toxic tuna. | — |
Mission & Goals
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 EU National Associations from 10 Member States and 2 National Associations in 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 approx. EUR 34 billion.
EU Legislative Interests
Common Fisheries Policy Common Markets Organisation Trade Policy Food Health and Safety
Communication Activities
Finfish Studies / EU Supply Synopsis
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Markets Advisory Council Long Distance Advisory Council Aquaculture AC