The next step should be, in my opinion, a world-wide catch certification system; I am determined to pursue this idea through the adequate regional fisheries organisations. I am convinced that such a world-wide programme would bring about a fair trade in fisheries products; it would foster an international commitment to combat IUU fishing and will ultimately better deliver on a sustainable world fisheries.

Commissioner Maria Damanaki, speaking at the at the 6th International Forum on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing.

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