News

Years of work end in a watered-down restriction
 

New €3 duty is a first step towards a fairer European tackle market

EFTTA welcomes two new Board members
 

Expected warning & information requirements for retailers
 

Industry & anglers call for a workable lead-free transition – including an EU-wide use ban
 

Webinar planned to provide practical guidance
 

Broad input from across industry and stakeholders

Growing focus on socio-economic data and angling tourism
 

Call for full recognition of anglers in Europe’s coastal economy and policy framework
 

Sales ban likely – Use ban still missing
 

Founding President of EFTTA and a driving force behind EFTTEX
 

EFTTA and EBI underline the value of cross-sector collaboration

Take the EFTTA survey and help build a clearer understanding
 

Meet us in Rimini | 13–15 February

Don't miss out: have your say at EU level
 

What this means for Recreational Sea Anglers
 

Relief for small and medium-sized companies in the fishing tackle trade

Next REACH milestone expected in February 2026
 

Thank you to all who are part of our journey. On to 2026!

Connecting Industry, Policy and the Future of Angling
 

Fishing tackle and ammunition will now be regulated separately
 

Fairer trade ahead, but not before 2028
 

Hosted by ANGLING WORLD BERLIN on Nov 27, Messe Berlin
 

Commission reworks impact analysis to ensure balance and clarity
 

Boosting visibility, influence, and international cooperation
 

EFTTA Calls for Clarity in EU Control Rules
 

A Big Chance for Growth and Sustainability
 

Final text expected soon
 

Global sports giant backs sustainable angling and industry advocady in Europe
 

EFTTA supports concerns of the tackle trade industry