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Senegalese fishery becomes first in West Africa to receive MSC certification. A Senegalese Atlantic Ocean tuna fishery, represented by fishing companies Compagnie Africaine de Pêche au Sénégal S.A. (CAPSEN), a […]
MSC launches global initiative to accelerate sustainability in fisheries. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched a new initiative aimed at accelerating progress in sustainable fishing practices worldwide. Over 500 fisheries have […]
MSC Certification in Icelandic Fisheries. Ensuring sustainability through effective fisheries management. The first of a series of features by Fish Focus, starting with our spotlight on Iceland. We will be posting […]
MSC welcomes new Chair and Trustees Hartwig Schafer, with 30 years’ experience from the World Bank and European Union, becomes new Chair of MSC’s Board of Trustees while Mikel Durham, […]
ASC introduces new Chain of Custody requirements to strengthen assurance. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching a Chain of Custody (CoC) module on May 30, 2022, which aims to strengthen […]
Blumar gains key MSC certification for horse mackerel. Chilean seafood processor Blumar has achieved a new certification at its frozen plant in Rocuant, with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) having […]
MSC promotes a big blue future in National Seafood Month. This October, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is honouring the many people working in MSC certified fisheries, and supply chain […]
Vital Choice Wild Seafood & Organics, a food delivery company based in Washington State, has been awarded the U.S. Ocean Champion award by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). The award […]
MSC certification of eight Indonesian one-by-one tuna. IPNLF, the non-profit organisation that is committed to globally developing and supporting responsible one-by-one tuna fisheries and supply chains, together with its local […]
Portuguese retailer gains MSC and ASC certification. Continente, is the first retailer in Portugal to receive MSC and ASC certification for its fresh seafood counters. The MSC Chain of Custody […]
MSC continues to permit remote assessments. The Marine Stewardship Council is continuing to permit remote assessments and audits where Covid-19 restrictions prevent on-site audits. This is due to the continuing […]
Western Australia octopus fishery gains MSC. The Western Australia octopus fishery has become the first octopus fishery in the southern hemisphere to be certified to the internationally recognised Marine Stewardship […]
First South Korean fishery achieves MSC. The first South Korean-owned fishery has achieved certification to the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) international standard for sustainable fishing. The certification applies to free […]
Port gains MSC chain of custody status, underlining commitment to seafood value. Peterhead Port Authority has secured the third in a trio of important awards that demonstrate its commitment to […]
Lloyd’s Register nets first audits for new ASC aquaculture standard. The fisheries and aquaculture assurance specialist Lloyd’s Register (LR) has audited the first farms in the world for the new […]
First Australian fish monger awarded MSC certification. Seafood Industry Australia (SIA), the national peak-body representing the Australian seafood industry, has welcomed news that Melbourne’s The Fish Shoppe has become the […]
Icelandic Lemon Sole Achieves MSC Standard – The Icelandic fishery for Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification as a sustainable and well-managed fishery. The fishery lands around […]
New measures introduced, combatting forced and child labour in seafood businesses. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has announced new requirements for seafood suppliers and processers. They include the introduction of […]
GSSI Public Consultation on Iceland Responsible Fisheries Foundation. GSSI is holding a public consultation on the benchmarking of the Iceland Responsible Fisheries Foundation (IRFM) under version 2.0 of the Global […]
First global cruise line receives seafood certifications. Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning dining experience by becoming the first global cruise line to receive both Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) […]
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