Crest
Isle of Man Government
Reiltys Ellan Vannin
Isle of Man Government Crest

D.E.F.A

banner edge

Registration of Buyers and Sellers Scheme

The registration of Buyers and Sellers (RBS) scheme was launched in April 2011 on the Isle of Man. It will initially be a voluntary scheme, with it becoming compulsory in the near future. The aim of the scheme is to ensure consumers know that the fish and shellfish they are buying comes from a traceable source and at the same time support their local fishing industry. The registration of Buyers and Sellers scheme was launched in the UK in 2005 and since the introduction of the scheme, representatives of the industry have acknowledged the positive impact it has had on compliance by providing greater transparency, improved cross checking of fish landings data and contribution to reduced levels of black landings. Businesses that deal in first sale fish, such as fish merchants, restaurateurs and fish fryers have been keen to promote the fact that they are registered in the scheme in order to reassure customers that their fish comes from a traceable source.

Registration of buyers and sellers

Who is affected by this?

For the purposes of these requirements first sale fish is defined as fish being marketed for the first time. Anyone who buys fish directly from a fishing vessel on the Isle of Man will be required to register as a buyer, including processors, pubs, restaurants, fishmongers, and vessel owners who buy fish from other vessels for bait. Businesses that buy or sell fish at first sale are split into 2 categories:

Furthermore once registered:

Application forms and guidance

Downloadable forms for registering as a Buyer or Seller of fish as well as further guidance are available by clicking on the links below:

Further guidance on how to register:

Online register

You can search to find out if premises are designated as an auction site or if an individual or company is a registered buyer or seller of first sale fish. Search by name, applicant type, or registration/designation number if known.

If the person or company you are looking for is not listed please email fisheries@gov.im or telephone us on (01624) 685857 or fax on (01624) 685851.

Downloadable Documents
Acrobat PDF FileRBS1 (199 kb)
Format:Acrobat PDF File
App for Registered Status
Acrobat PDF FileRBS2 (241 kb)
Format:Acrobat PDF File
Registered buyers and sellers - explanatory leaflet
Acrobat PDF FileRBS3 (204 kb)
Format:Acrobat PDF File
Application for designation of premises as an auction site
Acrobat PDF FileRBS4 (187 kb)
Format:Acrobat PDF File
Designation of premises as an auction
Acrobat PDF FileRBS5 (250 kb)
Format:Acrobat PDF File
Access to online electronic sales note system
Acrobat PDF FilePaper salesnote SN1 (146 kb)
Format:Acrobat PDF File
Paper salesnote SN1
Acrobat PDF FileRBS Q&A (109 kb)
Format:Acrobat PDF File
RBS Q&A
Acrobat PDF FileOperational Guide Nov - 2010 (710 kb)
Format:Acrobat PDF File
Operational Guide Nov - 2010

You will need Adobe Acrobat to download documents that are PDFs, this is available free by following this link:Download Adobe Acrobat

Download BrowseAloudTerms & Conditions©2013 Crown Copyright