The EU said they were concerned about the way the seals were being hunted.
Just last week, they announced that they would be seeking feedback on the EU regulations about the ban. The consultation was launched on May 15 and will go on until August 7, so for another couple of months.
There are a couple of exceptions to the current ban. One is the indigenous exception for products that are certified as having been harvested by those who are indigenous.
We are working with stakeholders, with indigenous communities and with the governments of Northwest Territories and Nunavut to provide our perspective.