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Fish exporters prepare now for 1 January

The Fish Export Service is now available for fish and seafood exporters.

Two fishermen on a boat in orange jackets with a basket full of fish

The Fish Export Service (FES) is now live following successful completion of the trial and learn period. The system can now be used by fish and seafood exporters to create the validated documents they will require to continue exporting or to land directly into an EU port. This includes:

  • Catch Certificates
  • Processing Statement
  • Storage Document

Other related documents, such as Prior Notifications and Pre-Landing Declarations, are available online.

The new digital service is supported by a dedicated exports helpline, 0330 159 1989, which is available 24/7 with a team of expert advisers on hand to provide technical guidance and answer questions on the export process. Seafood exporters and fishers who intend to land catch in non-UK ports should register for FES, or sign-in, via this link.

For more information please see our ‘one stop shop’ and our virtual workshop FAQ available online here.

Published 7 December 2020
Last updated 23 December 2020 + show all updates
  1. Updated to reflect revised FES contact hours and checks needed to be undertaken by exporters before 1 January.

  2. Updated to reflect trial extended until 5pm 23 December.

  3. First published.