RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES

The concept "encompasses the sustainable utilisation of fishery resources in harmony with the environment; the use of capture and aquaculture practices which are not harmful to ecosystems, resources and their quality; the incorporation of added value to such products through transformation processes meeting the required sanitary standards; the conduct of commercial practices so as to provide consumers access to good quality products" (International Conference on Responsible Fishing , Cancun, Mexico, 1992). The concept is developed in the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries adopted by FAO in 1995.