Guidance

Commercial designations of fish: United Kingdom

List of the fish names (commercial designations) accepted at the point of retail in the United Kingdom.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 3 September 2013
• Last updated: 17 June 2024 — See all updates

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Commercial designations of fish: United Kingdom

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This list of commercial designations (fish names) accepted in the UK includes the scientific name for each species, its common name and any local or regional names.

Commercial designations must be used when marketing fish in the UK and the EU and at the point of sale.

Published 3 September 2013
Last updated 17 June 2024 + show all updates

1. 17 June 2024

   Updated list of commercial designations of fish. Added contact details for requesting changes to the list.

2. 28 June 2023

   We added Murray River Cod, Common Mora, Northern Propeller Clam and Opilio Crab to the list.

3. 3 February 2020

   Updated list of commercial designations of fish.

4. 3 September 2013

   First published.