Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
About the Marine Stewardship Council
The MSC is an independent, global, non-profit organisation that was founded in 1997 to find a solution to the problem of overfishing. Its fishery certification program and seafood eco-label recognise and reward sustainable fishing. Together with fisheries, seafood companies, scientists, fishery experts, conservation groups and the public, the MSC works to promote the best environmental choice in seafood.
Seafood products with the MSC’s seal of approval are sold worldwide, making it easy for consumers to identify fish and seafood from well-managed and sustainable fisheries. Consumers choosing fish with the blue MSC eco-label reward responsible fishing practices and contribute to a healthy marine environment.
Information on where to buy is at www.msc.org/where-to-buy.
For more information about the Marine Stewardship Council please visit the MSC homepage.
ASI accreditation of MSC Certifiers
ASI is the delegated accreditation body which operates the MSC Accreditation Program on behalf of the Marine Stewardship Council. ASI runs the MSC Accreditation Program according to international standards and based on the specific requirements of the MSC Certification Scheme.
For a current listing of all accredited and applicant certification bodies in the MSC Accreditation Program, please visit the two links below:
http://www.msc.org/get-certified/find-a-certifier/fisheries-assessments
http://www.msc.org/get-certified/find-a-certifier/chain-of-custody-assessments
How to apply for the MSC Accreditation Program
If you are interested in becoming a certifier for MSC fisheries or chain of custody, or if you require more information about ASI’s MSC Accreditation Program, please fill out an enquiry form to obtain more information on how to become accredited for the MSC certifications.
Currently ASI provides MSC Scheme Documents only to applicant and accredited certification bodies. Other interested parties should visit the MSC website for more information about the MSC certification scheme.
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