In 1970, this organisation was set up to ensure a common market for fisheries products, which was later expanded to farmed products.
Bunaíodh an eagraíocht seo i 1970 le cómhargadh a thabhairt isteach de tháirgí an iascaigh, margadh a leathnaíodh níos faide anonn le táirgí beathaithe a chuimsiú.