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Commercial and scientific names, catch area, gear category and defrosted status: what has to be on the label at the point of sale, and what every business in the supply chain must pass on to make that possible.
<p>Fish labelling is one of the few areas where the rules follow the product all the way from the boat to the counter. A merchant who drops the gear category or the catch area off a box can leave every business after them unable to label correctly. This guide covers what has to be on the label at the point of sale, and what wholesalers and processors must pass down the chain to make that possible.</p> <p>It follows the rules for England and Wales. If you trade from Scotland or Northern Ireland, confirm the detail with your local authority.</p> <h2>Which products the rules cover</h2> <p>The fish specific labelling rules apply to fish and shellfish that are live, fresh, chilled or frozen, including fillets; to fish that is dried, salted, in brine or smoked; to crustaceans and molluscs; and