The organisation of these departments underwent significant changes between 2009 and 2010 as part of the General Review of Public Policies (RGPP) conducted by the French government. On 1 April 2009, the National interbranch agency for sea fishery and aquaculture products (OFIMER) became FranceAgriMer, through the merger of five agricultural agencies (Ofimer, Office de Yelevage, ONIGC, ONIPPAM and Viniflhor). It is mandatory for the CNPMEM to be consulted on any domestic or Community measure regarding fisheries conservation or management, the conditions applicable to commercial fishing or the working of the industry as a whole.