About us
The MSC is the world's leading certification and ecolabelling program for sustainable seafood. Look for the blue MSC ecolabel when shopping or dining out.
What we do
The MSC runs an exciting and ambitious program, working with partners to transform the world's seafood markets to a sustainable basis.
MSC standards and certification requirements
With experts we developed standards for sustainable fishing and seafood traceability. They ensure that MSC-labelled seafood comes from, and can be traced back to, a sustainable fishery.
How we meet best practice
MSC meets the highest benchmarks for credible certification and ecolabelling, including the UN Food and Agriculture Organization guidelines and the ISEAL Code.
Fish for today, fish for tomorrow
Meet the fishers and seafood partners who support the MSC in our short movie.
MSC's Annual Report 2011/12
The MSC's Annual Report gives an overview of highlights and activities over the past financial year.
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21 facts about MSC
Find out more about the Marine Stewardship Council in this list of 21 facts about MSC.
Working with developing countries
Find out how the MSC works with developing countries to promote equal access to sustainable seafood markets.
Access for all fisheries
The MSC is committed to providing fair and equal access for all fisheries seeking MSC certification. We provide small-scale and data-deficient fisheries with tools to allow them to demonstrate that they meet the MSC standard for sustainable fishing, and to get certified.
Latest news
First Icelandic produced MSC labelled product available for Icelandic consumers
Apr 24, 2013
As of today, consumers in Iceland will be able to buy fish products bearing the MSC label.
Marine Stewardship Council launches consultation on fishery standard review.
Apr 23, 2013
MSC launches public consultation on the fisheries standard review.
German retailer Kaufland donates EUR 100,000 to the Gambian artisanal tonguesole fishery for social projects and upcoming MSC assessment
Apr 23, 2013
German retailer Kaufland today presented a cheque worth EUR 100,000 to the Gambian artisanal tonguesole fishery.
