Being MSC certified means meeting the world’s most recognized benchmark for sustainability: the MSC Fisheries Standard. The MSC Fisheries Standard is based on the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) code of conduct for responsible fisheries. The Standard is developed in consultation with a range of people and organizations around the world, including government academics, researchers, the fishing industry, and NGOs. 

MSC certification may provide

• Enhanced reputation 
  
• Better visibility 
• Improved dialogue with stakeholders 
• A pathway for improvements 
• Protected livelihoods  
• Access to new markets 
• Secure markets  
• Promotional opportunities
  
  

Fisheries explain why they choose MSC

38,000

The number of commercial sites certified to sell seafood with the MSC label

25,000+

Seafood products have the blue label, and can be traced back to the certified sustainable fishery

12%

Of global marine fisheries are MSC certified