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 ===Are algae in Aquaculture or Agriculture===
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+===== Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulations (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 [[https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/1379/oj|EU 1379/2013]] =====
+==== Key Points ====
+Purpose: Establish a common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products within the EU, aiming to ensure market stability, transparency, and sustainability.
+Main Objectives:
+Support sustainable development of the fishery and aquaculture sectors.
+Improve market transparency and competitiveness.
+Enhance consumer information through clear labelling and marketing standards.
+Notable Clauses:
+Mandatory origin labelling for all aquaculture products (Article 35), including algae-based products sold as food.
+Support for producer organisations to manage supply and stabilise markets.
+Promotion of sustainable practices and environmental standards throughout the value chain.
+==== Regulatory Hierarchy & Implementation ====
+Legal Status: EU regulation—directly applicable and compulsory in all member states (no national transposition required).
+Previous Regulation: Replaced Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000.
+Delegated Acts / Subregulation:
+[[https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32013R0068|Commission Regulation (EU) No 68/2013]]: Defines accepted feed materials, including algae meals and oils.
+[[https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32002L0032|Directive 2002/32/EC]]: Sets maximum levels of toxic contaminants in animal feed, relevant for algae used in feed.
+Member states may issue national guidelines for implementation but cannot override EU rules.
+==== Relevance to Algae ====
+Inclusion in Scope: Algae-based products for food/feed are explicitly included in the scope of EU 1379/2013, particularly for labelling and marketing requirements.
+Specific Mention: Algae are referenced as part of aquaculture products, with special requirements for labelling and marketing when sold as food.
+Why It Matters: The regulation ensures consumer trust and market stability for algae products, aligning with broader EU goals such as the European Green Deal and Farm to Fork Strategy. It supports the use of algae as a sustainable, low-carbon protein source and bio-based material.
+Special Clauses: The mandatory origin labelling (Article 35) applies to all aquaculture products, including algae, ensuring transparency for consumers.
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 === [[https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2013/1379/oj|EU 1379/2013 Regulation on common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products]] ===