published 03/21/13
PDF
published 05/28/13
This website is available in:
SGS Website
To change websites, find a country in the A - Z list then choose a language.
To change websites, click on the map pins to find a country then choose a language.
Categories
HomeAgriculture & FoodFoodRetail & HospitalityOther Food Industry CertificationMarine Stewardship Council (MSC) Certification
We audit fresh water and marine fisheries against the MSC environmental standard for sustainable fishing, which is based upon the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fishing issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Certification remains valid for five years – subject to annual surveillance audits – and covers three key areas:
Before a seafood product can carry the MSC eco-label, the fishery must acquire the MSC Fisheries Certification. In addition, all companies in the supply chain that take ownership of the product must acquire the MSC Chain of Custody Certification. This includes distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, pack houses, traders, retailers, catering organizations and restaurants.
Each company audited must demonstrate that it has effective traceability systems in place to ensure that only seafood from a certified fishery carries the MSC logo. This helps to prevent illegally-caught fish entering the supply chain, and the mislabeling of products and species substitution. The MSC Chain of Custody Certification is valid for three years and subject to annual reviews.
Contact SGS to find out how we can help you comply with MSC standards and encourage consumer confidence in your products and operations.
published 02/28/12
published 03/13/13
Jun20