This Decision establishes rules for organizing and operating the domestic market for fishery and aquaculture products. It sets mandatory guidelines for establishing, recognizing, and supervising Producer Organizations and Inter-branch Associations within the sector. Responsibility for monitoring market compliance, approving operational plans, and maintaining registry records resides with the ministry responsible for fisheries. The Decision introduces binding content and formatting rules for annual Production and Marketing Plans submitted by recognized producer groups. These plans require entities to outline targeted harvest volumes, seasonal landing schedules, steps to reduce unwanted catches, and commercial stabilization strategies. Implementation of approved plans serves as a precondition for producer organizations to access state financial support and market intervention mechanisms. Consumer protection and traceability mandates apply to all commercial fishery and aquaculture products offered for final sale. Product labeling must specify the recognized commercial and scientific name of the species, the production method, the specific geographic harvesting area, and the fishing gear utilized. Traceability rules enforce lot-number tracking from initial landing points and first-sale auction facilities through to retail distribution. First-sale transactions must proceed through authorized auction halls or registered first buyers to ensure transparent pricing and accurate catch reporting.
ألبانيا · 2026-05-20