La Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment today delivered the first APR (Responsible Fishing Tuna) certificates. Un AENOR APR certificate to companies with tuna vessels.
Garcia Tejerina has congratulated the seven tuna companies who have received this APR certificate. For its commitment to the responsible management of resources and sustainability. This proves that its 39 ships meet the requirements of the UNE 195.006 standard de "Responsible Fishing Tuna".
These are the companies Conservas Garavilla, Calvopesca, Ugavi de Túnidos, Albacora, Compañía Europea de Túnidos, Nicra 7 and Sant Yago Tuna Fisheries.
Of the more than 5 million tons of tropical tuna that are fished in the world, Spain it catches around 300.000 tons. It ranks first in the UE and the fifth worldwide. It produces more than 220.000 tons of canned tuna, being the leading EU producer and second worldwide. Only preceded by Thailand.
UNE STANDARD FOR RESPONSIBLE FISHING TUNA
La UNE standard for Responsible Fishing Tuna who recognizes this APR certificate groups together known, proven and viable best practices. In the different fields of action of tuna vessels. This certification guarantees the commitment of the tuna fleet with the most high maritime safety standards. Also of sanitary conditions, control of fishing activity and compliance with good practices.
The ultimate objective of this accreditation is for the consumer to know that the tuna has been captured in a way responsible, safe and sustainable.
This initiative joins other startups already underway. As the signature of the Code of Good Practices for Tuna Purse Seine Fishing. Also the Plan for the Improvement of the Tuna Purse Fishery.
The APR certificate, in the fight against illegal fishing
In this regard, Garcia Tejerina has stressed that currently the fishing activity of the Spanish fleet is based on "a more solid knowledge of the fishery." A management that ensures the maximum sustainable yield. As well as strict compliance with the rules of surveillance and control of fishing activity.
In this sense, last year our fisheries control and inspection system obtained the ISO 9001-2015 certification. Spain It is the first and only country that has this accreditation. This makes you a world reference in the fight against illegal fishing.
