Alien and Locally Absent Species in Aquaculture

On 11 June 2007 the European Commission introduced Council Regulation (EC) No 708/2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture.

In accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 535/2008 the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has introduced an information system containing the following details:

Aquaculture operators intending to undertake the introduction of an alien species or the translocation of a locally absent species must apply for a permit from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.  The application must be accompanied by a dossier containing the information listed in Annex 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 708/2007.

For further information contact:John O’Neill

Tel:   028 9052 4557

Fax:  028 9037 8323

Email: john.o'neill2@dardni.gov.uk