Documents
We have many resources that can help you understand and reap the benefits of the MSC programme - all available for download.
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Email selected MSC documents to your inbox
- You can send key MSC documents straight to your inbox.
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Introducing MSC
- Download electronic versions of brochures about the MSC, including our annual reports from recent years.
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MSC scheme documents
- View MSC scheme documents: This includes MSC standards, methodologies, TAB Directives and Policy Advisories.
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Guides to MSC assessment and certification - for fisheries, Chain of Custody and stakeholders
- Information and guidance on assessment and certification for fisheries and supply chain businesses, and for stakeholders wanting to find out more or contribute to an assessment.
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Reviewing MSC standards and documents for consultation
- The MSC standard-setting procedure; Form for submitting comments about the MSC standards; Documents under consultation.
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Using the MSC ecolabel
- Rules and guidance for using the MSC ecolabel.
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MSC factsheets
- Download this series of factsheets with answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the MSC program.
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Fisheries factsheets
- Find out more about MSC certified fisheries.
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MSC institutional documents
- Institutional documents relating to MSC finance, strategy, and governance including meeting minutes.
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Measuring environmental impacts
- Documents relating to the project to assess the environmental impact of the MSC program.
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Quality and Consistency in Assessments
- Documents relating to the MSC project to ensure quality and consistency in fisheries assessments.
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Jobs
- Downloadable job descriptions for current vacancies at the MSC.

