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CITES 12th Conference of the Parties

Decisions 12.50 to 12.52 on Sturgeons

Sturgeons

Directed to Parties

12.50

When developing regional conservation strategies and action plans, range States of sturgeons in the Eurasian region should take into account the recommendations in document CoP12 Doc. 42.1.

12.51

From 1 January 2004, importing countries should not accept shipments of caviar unless they are marked in accordance with the universal labelling system outlined in Annexes 1 and 2 of Resolution Conf. 12.7 on conservation of and trade in sturgeons and paddlefish.

Directed to the Secretariat

12.52

In consultation with the Parties and other relevant entities, the Secretariat shall explore the possibility of establishing a clearing-house mechanism for information regarding all permits issued for international trade in caviar to assist in the control of illegal trade and reports its findings to the Standing Committee before the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

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