#32026R0507Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/507 granting Cabo Verde a temporary derogation from preferential origin rules for prepared tuna, mackerel and frigate tuna fillets
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The European Commission grants Cabo Verde a two-year derogation from GSP+ rules of origin until 31 December 2027. This allows 5,000 tonnes per year of prepared or preserved tuna fillets and tuna loins, 3,000 tonnes of mackerel fillets, and 1,000 tonnes of frigate tuna or frigate mackerel fillets produced in Cabo Verde from non-originating fish to be treated as originating in Cabo Verde. The measure addresses insufficient local catches due to lack of industrial fleet and limited fishing season. It continues previous derogations because previous annual quotas were rapidly exhausted, threatening local canning industry jobs. Cabo Verde must provide regular reports on usage and compliance measures; failure to report on time can result in suspension of the derogation.
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Key Changes
- Grants derogation allowing 5,000 tonnes/year of prepared tuna fillets and loins from non-originating fish to be considered as originating in Cabo Verde
- Grants 3,000 tonnes/year for prepared mackerel fillets and 1,000 tonnes/year for prepared frigate tuna or frigate mackerel fillets
- Derogation valid from 1 January 2026 until 31 December 2027 or until expiry of Regulation (EU) No 978/2012
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Obligations
What this law requires
Cabo Verde customs authorities must conduct quantitative checks on all exports of prepared/preserved tuna fillets, tuna loins, mackerel fillets, and frigate tuna/mackerel fillets subject to this derogation
Cabo Verde must submit regular reports to the European Commission containing: (1) quantities for which statements of origin have been issued, and (2) serial numbers of those statements
Cabo Verde must submit reports on measures taken to ensure compliance with rules of origin and related procedures according to a precise time schedule set by the Commission
Failure to meet report submission deadlines shall result in automatic suspension of the derogation
Cabo Verde must limit annual exports to maximum 5,000 tonnes of prepared/preserved tuna fillets and tuna loins (raw, cooked, frozen), 3,000 tonnes of mackerel fillets, and 1,000 tonnes of frigate tuna or frigate mackerel fillets