The CFP has been reformed several times during the course of the UK's membership of the EU, but the principal matters which the CFP has covered are as follows:
	Shared access for EU fishing boats to EU Member States' waters;
	Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and fishing opportunities for key fish stocks for each Member State are agreed annually in December between EU Member States;
	The representation of EU Member States by the European Commission in negotiations with third countries and in international fisheries agreements; and,
	Directly applicable fisheries management legislation, including on detailed technical measures and control and enforcement.
Policy background The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)