Catch certificates

The Directorate of Fisheries catch certificates are confirmation that catch from which Icelandic seafood products are processed was caught within the Icelandic fisheries management system.

The European Union requires a catch certificate for all imported seafood products, the United States requires a catch certificate for import of cod, and Japan requires a catch certificate for mackerel.

The certificate complies with agreements between Iceland, the European Union, United States, and Japan. It is standardized and cannot be changed.

Rules

• Fishing certificates are only issued to Icelandic vessels.

• Certificates can be corrected in the web system but not in the Java system.

• Landings and species must be registered.

The web system will completely replace the Java system by the end of 2025, until then both systems are accessible.

Catch certificate via web system

• The system is accessible at the website https://vottord.fiskistofa.is

• Login is via Ísland.is with electronic credentials.

• If someone other than executive authorised to sign on behalf of the company makes the certificate, a mandate is required.

• It is not possible to upload XML files at this time.

Java Catch Certificate System

Applications for access to the system are submitted by email to  vottord@fiskistofa.is and the following information must be included in the application:

• company name

• address

• national identification number

• email address

• telephone number

The certificate costs 210 ISK