─ an outline of the genus Gadus and possible consecuences for the market
Øystein Valanes analyst market access - Established in 1991 - Owned by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries - The Minister of Fisheries is the general assembly - Financed by fees levied on exports of seafood - Approx. 70 employees of which 19 is located abroad 20.09.2017 Presentasjonstittel 3
November 2014 – 47th session of RSC WCO
“…he [US delegate] considered that now was a good time to initiate this change, as the outcome of the new HS review cycle would enter into force in 2022, giving administrations sufficient time to adapt their regulations on the marketing of fisheries products to reflect scientific developments”.
- source: RSC WCO -
Alaska pollock versus Cod 5 Norwegian Maritime Institute (HI)
«The genetic differences between Theragra y Gadus are insignificant, hence, the genuses are considered to be synonymous».
«As a member of the genus Gadus it would be appropiate to name Alaska pollock as “cod”».
«However, because the two species belongs to different stocks, it would be reasonable to use distinct common names, and furthermore, separate commercial names to distinguish between the species».
Alaska pollock versus Cod 6 “The change of the scientific name in the AFSIS list will be implemented only when Gadus chalcogrammus is accepted by the majority of taxonomists and the number of recent scientific documents surpass those documents referring to Theragra chalcogramma”. Statement from FAO to WCO, October 2014 Salmon Halibut Mackerel Clam Tuna Pollock Carp Saithe Cod Seabream Pangasius Catfish Sardine Tilapia Trout Anchovy Herring Capelin Sprat Flounder Prawn Other Sea bass Considerations for weekday dinner
100% 89% 90% 85% 81% 80% 76% 76% 77% 76% 77% 70%
60% 54% 50% 46% 46% 38% 39% 36% 40% 33% 30% 24% 22% 20% 21% 20% 18% 18% 20% 20% 13% 12% 9% 8% 7% 10% 5% 2% 0% 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 Chech Republic Germany Sweden UK
Cod Pollack
Alaska polloc versus Cod 9 Preference for dinner
35% 32% 32%
30% 29% 29% 28% 28% 28% 25% 25%
20%
15% 11% 10% 7% 5% 6% 3% 5% 3% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 2012 2013 2014 2015 Chech Republic Germany Sweden UK
Cod Pollack
Alaska pollock versus Cod 10 Who represents «Norway»? Collaborating partners of «Norway»
Norwegian Seafood Council shipping companies producers exporters trade associations fishermens sales organizations Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Norwegian Directorate of Customs
Alaska pollock versus Cod 12 Germany: Theragra
Gadus
However, (for now…) Gadus chalcogrammus = Alaska pollock
13 The US demands…
Change the scientific name of Alaska pollock
At the same time, maintain separate HS- numbers for «Alaska pollock».
Exclude the gadus chalcogrammus from the HS-numbers that include other members of the gadus genus - gadus morhua/macrocephalus/ogac.
Alaska pollock versus Cod 14 …which would end up in this:
0302.51 -- Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus), excluding Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus)
0302.55 -- Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus)
Alaska pollock versus Cod 15 Conventional products – Alaska pollock against, or together with, the Cod? The HS-position that challenges the commercial name of cod
Dried Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus, Gadus chalcogrammus)
Clipfish of Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus, Gadus chalcogrammus)
Salted Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus, Gadus chalcogrammus)
Alaska pollock versus Cod 17 A general evaluation: The demand appears to be illogical as it proposes a separate classification for fresh, frozen and filets, denoting the name ‟Alaska pollock”, while the same fish as dried and/or salted would be named «Cod». The solution? Same structure for all products: - separate names - - separate HS-numbers - - satisfaction of potential cientific demands - - fulfilment of demands related to statistics and exchange of trade information -
Protection of the characteristics of the cod in relation to quality, assortment, volum –and from this– value and price
Alaska pollock versus Cod 19 20.09.2017 Presentasjonstittel 20 Origin – Identity – True value
Alaska pollock versus Cod 21 TakkThank foryou idag! !