International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas

Parties with reservations, declarations and objections

Party	Reservations / Declarations	Objections
China	Yes	No
EU (European Union)	Yes	No
France	Yes	No
United Kingdom	Yes	No

China

25-06-1997

Currently does not apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China.

EU (European Union)

14-11-1997

Depositary communication.
The European Union became a Party to the Convention as a result of the entry into force of the Paris Protocol on 19 January 1997. In accordance with Article XIV.6 of the Convention, as amended by the Paris Protocol, the Member States of the European Union, which were Members of ICCAT, ceased to be parties to the Convention on 31 December 1997.

France

14-11-1997

Depositary communication.
Pursuant to Article XIV.6 of the Convention, Cyprus, France, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom ceased to be parties of ICCAT as a consequence of the EC's adherence to the Convention. However, France and the United Kingdom continue their membership in the Commission on behalf of their overseas territories not covered by the Treaty of Rome.

United Kingdom

14-11-1997

Depositary communication.
Pursuant to Article XIV.6 of the Convention, Cyprus, France, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom ceased to be parties of ICCAT as a consequence of the EC's adherence to the Convention. However, France and the United Kingdom continue their membership in the Commission on behalf of their overseas territories not covered by the Treaty of Rome.