Member States must set a minimum annual national collection rate for waste fishing gear containing plastics for recycling.
In addition, from 2023 onwards, Member States will have to monitor the amount of fishing gear containing plastic placed on the market as well as the fishing gear collected and report the data annually to the European Commission.
Finally, the European Commission encourages the different Member States to organize a reflection on harmonized standards for the circular design of fishing gear in order to encourage reuse and facilitate recyclability at the end of its life.