The MSC label and associated claims are a registered trademark and any usage must be approved.
Once you've got a licence to use the MSC label, we'll provide you with a high-resolution copy of the MSC label (formats: AI, EPS, JPEG, TIFF, PDF).
Using our guidance, design and submit your artwork for approval. When your design has been agreed, we will send you written approval within 3 working days, to go ahead and publish your materials.
Packaging and menu approvals
Submit colour proofs of your final draft design to your local MSC ecolabel account manager in PDF format with the relevant completed form.
To use the MSC label on a product or menu item, at least 95% of the seafood must come from an MSC certified source. Your auditor may ask you to verify your calculation.
| Description: | Approval form for any product artwork displaying the MSC label. |
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| Language: | English |
| Version: | 17.00 |
| Date of issue: | 13 June 2022 |
DOCX - 1 MB
| Description: | Approval form for menu items and fish counter products displaying the MSC label |
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| Language: | English |
| Version: | 2.00 |
| Date of issue: | 13 June 2022 |
DOCX - 1 MB
Protecting the MSC's trademarks
The MSC is the owner of the blue label, the abbreviation "MSC" and its name "Marine Stewardship Council" and reserves all rights in relation to these trademarks.
MSCI (MSC’s trading company) is responsible for all label use handled by the Licensing Team. Only organisations that have signed a formal written agreement with MSCI's Licensing Team may display the MSC label. Unauthorised display is prohibited and will be treated as a trademark infringement.
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MSC label guidelines
Our guidelines set out the basic rules on how to use the MSC label on product packaging, restaurant menus, fish counters and promotional material.
Apply to use the blue MSC label
The blue MSC label makes it easy for your customers to select sustainable, wild seafood that they can trust. Find out the costs and apply.
Promote sustainable seafood
Promote your commitment to sourcing certified sustainable seafood and increase sales of your MSC labelled products. Use our marketing assets and toolkits.