The Sandeel Case: Arbitral tribunal rules partially in favor of EU in case against UK

The arbitration case brought by the EU against the UK following the country’s decision to ban sandeel fishing in UK waters has now been decided. The arbitration…

Persistent Pollution and Hazardous Substances in Europe’s Marine Life: EFFOPs analysis

Despite decades of regulatory intervention, hazardous substances continue to accumulate in marine life across Europe’s regional seas. The latest data compiled by the European Environment Agency (EEA), spanning 2010 to 2022, reveal that contaminants such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), lindane, mercury, and PAHs remain present at measurable—and in some cases concerning—levels in some organisms. While many of these compounds have been phased out of use, they…

EFFOP General Assembly 2025

We are pleased to announce that the General Assembly of EFFOP will be held online on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. EFFOP members are invited to join us at 13:30 CET.…

Fish Oil May Play an Important Role in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

A new Brazilian study published in the journal Nutrients suggests that fish oil may be a valuable tool in the fight against type 2 diabetes – also in individuals who…

New NSAC Advice on Pollution in the Skagerrak and the Kattegat

The North Sea Advisory Council (NSAC) has released an advice addressing pollution in the Skagerrak and the Kattegat. As a member of NSAC, EFFOP is pleased to see this new…

EFFOP welcomes the Omnibus Package and the Clean Industrial Deal

EFFOP welcomes the European Commission’s recent introduction of the Omnibus Simplification Package and the Clean Industrial Deal, both of which are key to improving…