Commission unwilling to let illegal Thai fishing off the hook

EurActiv reported in September 2015 on the possibility of the European Union banning Thailand's fish products due to lack of improvement in combatting illegal fishing and in work conditions for those who work in the fisheries sector.

According to the article, a decision on possible measures following the initial 'yellow card' issued in April 2015 was scheduled to be unveiled in October 2015.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: EU acts on illegal fishing: Yellow card issued to Thailand while South Korea & Philippines are cleared http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-acts-on-illegal-fishing-yellow-card-issued-to-thailand-while-south-korea-philippines-are-cleared/

Deutsche Welle, 14.09.15: Thai fishing industry endangers child workers, says report http://dw.com/p/1GWE5

EurActiv, 13.01.16: Thai junta promises illegal fishing crackdown ahead of EU ban decision http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/thai-junta-promises-illegal-fishing-crackdown-ahead-eu-import-ban-decision

EurActiv, 19.01.16: EU team visits Thailand to assess fishing industry cleanup http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/eu-team-visits-thailand-assess-fishing-industry-cleanup-321108

EurActiv, 22.01.16: EU to decide on Thai seafood ban http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/eu-decide-thai-seafood-ban-321244

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