Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Article 39 Additional voluntary information

1. In addition to the mandatory information required pursuant to Article 35, the following information may be provided on a voluntary basis, provided that it is clear and unambiguous:

(a) the date of catch of fishery products or the date of harvest of aquaculture products;

(b) the date of landing of fishery products or information on the port at which the products were landed;

(c) more detailed information on the type of fishing gear, as listed in the second column of Annex III;

(d) in the case of fishery products caught at sea, details of the flag State of the vessel that caught those products;

(e) environmental information;

(f) information of an ethical or social nature;

(g) information on production techniques and practices;

(h) information on the nutritional content of the product.

2. A Quick Response (QR) code may be used outlining part or all of the information listed in Article 35(1).

3. Voluntary information shall not be displayed to the detriment of the space available for mandatory information on the marking or labelling.

4. No voluntary information shall be included that cannot be verified.