Research area 2: Laws and regulations

By analyzing permitting and regulatory processes, examining the role of legislation in building food resilience and addressing legal barriers, this research area aims to create a more effective and supportive regulatory framework for the seafood sector.

Research Area 2 works to include legal perspectives in other research areas and by collaborating with different societal stakeholders to identify and solve legal barriers. This ensures that legislation develops in line with scientific progress and societal needs.

Responsible organization

University of Gothenburg

Purpose

Improving the legal framework to facilitate and encourage sustainable blue food production. 

Objectives

• Analyze and improve licensing and regulatory processes for aquaculture. 
• Examine the role of regulation in building food resilience and socio-economic growth. 
• Addressing legal barriers to fish feed development in a circular context.
• Investigate legal barriers and opportunities for the role of aquaculture in restorative measures in both unnaturally oligotrophic and eutrophic waters.