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About German Association of Fish Processing and Wholesale

The German Association of Fish Processing and Wholesale (Bundesverband der deutschen Fischindustrie und des Fischgroßhandels e.V., BVFi) was founded on September 16, 1903 in Hamburg-Altona. It represents 126 member companies, 47 of which are fish processing companies and 57 fish import and fish wholesale companies (as of 01.01.23). In the field of processing, BVFI achieves coverage of 95% for companies with more than 50 employees and 84% when considering companies with 20 employees and more. The production turnover generated by the members amounted to between €1.53 billion and €1.75 billion in 2021. According to the German Federal Statistical Office, fish and fish products worth €1.99 billion were produced in Germany in 2021. Statistical information on the fish wholesale trade is not available. BVFI estimates a coverage rate of approx. 80%, based on the pure fish wholesale trade. Further data and facts can be found in the annual report. BVFI is the point of contact for ministries and authorities at federal and state level for questions relating to fish processing and fish wholesale. Various contacts exist with the individual departments of the Federal Ministry of Food (BMEL) and the Federal Office for Nutrition (BLE). The focus of work changes depending on the topics, which are essentially specified by the European institutions. A main area is the communication and commenting on special legal regulations within the framework of EU fisheries policy and the EU control regulation. Another focus is the legal framework of food law. In addition to supporting legislative initiatives and informing members, BVFI answers to specific inquiries from members. This involves the mediation of interpretation instructions, since the Federal Association is not permitted to provide a service in the sense of legal advice.