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02/10/2026

Bringing eel trafficking into national policy discussions.

This week, SEG Chairman Andrew Kerr attended and spoke at the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime Conference at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, meeting representatives from UK law enforcement, government, and civil society organisations. His presentation brought European eel trafficking into a wider discussion about wildlife crime, cross-border enforcement, and the changing relationship between the UK and EU.

With closer UK-EU cooperation returning to the policy agenda, the conference provided a timely opportunity for SEG to discuss how renewed engagement could support action against illegal eel trade, while also raising the growing risks facing other Anguilla species internationally.

Discover the full story on our website:
https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/sustainable-eel-group-addresses-uk-policymakers-at-rbg-kew/

02/10/2026

SEG publishes updated Standard for responsible eel.

SEG Standard 8.0 provides clearer, more consistent requirements for the responsible capture, trade and farming of European eel, following an extensive review and two rounds of stakeholder consultation. The revised Standard simplifies implementation and independent assessment whilst maintaining SEG’s requirements for responsible practice across the sector.

The new Standard has also been developed with future ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation in mind and reflects the evolving European framework for substantiating sustainability claims. It will apply to new certifications and recertifications as the 2026 glass eel fishing season begins, whilst existing SEG certificates remain valid until their current expiry dates.

Read the press release here:

https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/seg-publishes-revised-standard-for-a-responsible-eel-sector/

Or read about our aims here:

https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/the-sustainable-eel-group-chooses-a-new-direction-for-the-independent-recognition-of-the-seg-standard/

21/09/2026

SEG expands its independent certification capacity further.

Icelandic certification body Vottunarstofan Tún has received provisional approval to conduct assessments against the SEG Standard, joining Control Union Certifications as a second independent conformity assessment body.

The appointment provides greater choice and capacity for businesses seeking SEG certification, while strengthening the independent certification infrastructure supporting responsible practice across the European eel sector.

Discover the full story on our website:

https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/vottunarstofan-tun-is-appointed-as-a-conformity-assessment-body-for-the-sustainable-eel-group/

30/07/2026

From commitments to implementation: eels move forward.

Eight months after the landmark CITES agreement on anguillids in Samarkand, the conversation has entered a new phase. At the recent CITES Animals Committee meeting in Geneva, governments focused on turning these commitments into practical action through better science, stronger traceability, improved enforcement, and continued international cooperation.

For the Sustainable Eel Group, this is an encouraging shift. The establishment of a dedicated intersessional working group, alongside new work on Non-Detriment Findings, traceability and sustainable management, shows that the future of eel conservation is being approached pragmatically, through evidence-based policymaking and constructive collaboration.

Discover the full story on our website.

https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/promising-signals-at-cites-meeting-on-the-anguilla-genus/

13/07/2026

A new perspective on European eel conservation.

What role can art, spirituality and place-based learning play in species recovery? A new guidebook from the Somerset Eel Recovery Project explores this question through the remarkable life of the European eel, bringing together ecology, pilgrimage, creative practice, and conservation to encourage deeper engagement with freshwater environments.

In our latest news post, we explore the thinking behind the publication, introduce author Emmeline Ostler and artist Julia Manning, and discuss why interdisciplinary approaches have an important role alongside science and policy in supporting long-term eel recovery.

Discover the full story on our website:
https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/serp-publishes-new-eel-guidebook/

30/06/2026

Tackling eel trafficking requires stronger coordination

Earlier this week, the Sustainable Eel Group attended a screening of Billion Dollar Babies at the European Parliament, hosted by MEP Niclas Herbst. The event brought together policymakers, scientists, enforcement agencies, and conservation organisations to discuss the illegal trade in European eel and the steps needed to secure the species' recovery.

During the panel discussion, SEG Science Lead Willem Dekker argued that the foundations of EU eel policy are already in place, and have proven capable of halting the long-term decline in recruitment, but that progress is now being held back by incomplete implementation and fragmented governance. His message was clear: that stronger EU coordination, supported by a dedicated advisory committee, could help move eel conservation beyond political deadlock and towards genuine recovery.

Discover the full story on our website:
https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/seg-communicates-eel-management-proposals-to-eu-officials/

23/06/2026

Measuring the social impact of responsible management.

Today the Sustainable Eel Group announces the launch of a study to assess and better understand the social impact of SEG and its Standard. The study will examine how responsible eel production contributes to communities, livelihoods and the long-term resilience of supply chains, providing an evidence-based perspective on the broader benefits of sustainable practices.

This new, community-centred research represents an important step in recognising that sustainability extends beyond environmental outcomes. By engaging with Standard holders and stakeholders across the sector, the initiative will help identify opportunities to strengthen social value, support knowledge and culture sharing initiatives, and demonstrate the collective contribution of responsible eel production to people and communities.

Discover the full story on our website:

https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/sustainable-eel-group-announces-social-impact-study/

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16/05/2026

The Sustainable Eel Group has chosen a new form of independent recognition for its SEG Standard for the European eel, Anguilla anguilla. With the introduction of the new SEG Standard, version 8.0 in October 2026, and following 10 years of continuous development and improvement, SEG will move away from its previous pathway with ISEAL and adopt an accreditation structure based on ISO 17065.

This decision marks a new phase in the further professionalisation of the SEG Standard and is driven by one central objective: strengthening the practical protective impact of the standard for the European eel in a rapidly changing market and policy environment.

Discover the full story on our website:

https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/the-sustainable-eel-group-chooses-a-new-direction-for-the-independent-recognition-of-the-seg-standard/

25/04/2026

Glass eel prices in Asia drop suddenly

In recent months, the market value of glass eels has declined sharply as production in China has expanded beyond current demand. The significant number of glass eels entering the supply chain over the past few seasons have now reached market size, contributing to oversupply and downward pressure on the price of wild eels as well as eel meat and processed eel products.

The adjustment reflects a broader pattern in which oversupply is followed by rapid correction, with limited coordination between production and demand. Past cycles suggest that as prices recover, constraints on key species may re-emerge, prompting substitution across species and renewed pressure on already strained stocks.

Discover the full story on our website:

https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/glass-eel-prices-drop-suddenly-after-record-harvest-in-china/

22/04/2026

Eel trafficking linked to regional instability

The illegal trade in eels is becoming increasingly connected to organised crime, weak governance, and insecurity across the Caribbean. Recent developments in Haiti highlight how environmental pressures and criminal networks are reinforcing each other in complex and concerning ways.

SEG welcomes the recent deployment of a Gang Suppression Force to Port au Prince, but responding effectively will require more than enforcement alone. Stronger regional cooperation, improved governance, and sustainable management of fisheries resources all have a role to play in addressing both the trade and its wider consequences.

Discover the full story on our website:

https://www.sustainableeelgroup.org/coordinated-counter-trafficking-effort-begins-in-haiti/

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