For decades, nontariff trade barriers (NTBs) have been regarded as more problematic policy instruments than tariffs in international trade negotiations. This is due to the fact that trade impacts of nontariff trade barriers are less transparent than those of tariffs. Tariffication of nontariff...

Traditionally, the welfare of fish compared to welfare of other, land farmed animals has not been an important topic to consumers, producers and legislators, an attitude which is reflected in past research projects and legislation directed towards welfare, which hardly ever took fish into...

This document reflects the views of the High Level Group on the requirements for a Technology Platform. It proposes the launch of such a Platform and provides details of its proposed scope and organisation. This paper will act as a consultation and discussion document for all stakeholders.