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The MSC Fisheries Standard is used to assess if a fishery is well-managed and sustainable.
Are enough fish left in the ocean? Fishing must be at a level that ensures it can continue indefinitely and the fish population can remain productive and healthy.
What are the impacts? Fishing activity must be managed carefully so that other species and habitats within the ecosystem remain healthy.
Are operations well managed? MSC certified fisheries must comply with relevant laws and be able to adapt to changing environmental circumstances.
The Fisheries Certification Requirements (FCR) accompanies the Fisheries Standard. It sets out how the MSC Fisheries Standard should be interpreted by certifiers during assessments.
These requirements make sure that the Standard is applied equally to fisheries around the world, regardless of species, fishing method, environment or size. They also give certification bodies the guidance and support they need to assess a fishery against the Fisheries Standard.
The Fishery Certification Requirements are regularly reviewed. An updated version of the requirements will be published late 2018. Another review of the requirements will be published in 2020.
MSC certification confirms your fishery is well-managed and is sustaining resources and livelihoods for future generations. Learn about the benefits.
What you need to know to get certified. We are here to help you before, during, and after the process.
Information for and about Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) accredited to carry out assessments to the MSC Standards.
The MSC Fisheries Standard and General Certification Requirements. For certifiers and clients.
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