Documents

Introducing MSC

Download electronic versions of brochures about the MSC, including our annual reports from recent years.

MSC standards and methodologies

Documents relating to the MSC standards and methodologies, including the standards and standard-setting procedure.

Guides to MSC assessment and certification - for fisheries and Chain of Custody

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.

Using the MSC ecolabel

Rules and guidance for using the MSC ecolabel.

Developing World Program

A great part of the fish we eat comes from developing countries. Find out how the MSC engages with the Developing World and how developing world fisheries can become part of the MSC program.

MSC factsheets

Download this series of factsheets with answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the MSC program.

Fisheries factsheets

Find out more about MSC certified fisheries.

MSC institutional documents

Institutional documents relating to MSC finance, strategy, and governance including meeting minutes.

Measuring environmental impacts

Documents relating to the project to assess the environmental impact of the MSC program.

Quality and Consistency in Assessments

Documents relating to the MSC project to ensure quality and consistency in fisheries assessments.

MSC shop

Order forms for MSC merchandise.

Jobs

Downloadable job descriptions for current vacancies at the MSC.