On 30 September 2026, the Financial Administration of Slovenia (FURS) published Instruction No. 6/2026 on the implementation of the catch certification system (CATCH) for the import, export, and re-export of fishery products. The instruction enters into force on 1 October 2026. The CATCH system is the EU’s digital platform for managing catch certificates under the IUU Regulation (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing). The instruction details the procedures for using CATCH, including validation of catch certificates, submission requirements, and verification by customs authorities.
Key Takeaways
- Digitalization: The CATCH system replaces paper-based catch certificates with a fully electronic process for fishery products trade.
- Mandatory Use: All operators importing, exporting, or re-exporting fishery products must use CATCH from 1 October 2026.
- Legal Framework: The instruction aligns national procedures with EU Regulation (EC) No 1005/2008 (IUU Regulation) and its implementing acts.
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