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The MSC Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard provides assurance that certified fish and seafood products are kept separate from non-MSC certified products throughout the supply chain and that procedures are in place so they can be traced back to MSC certified sustainable fisheries.
When a product carries the MSC blue fish label, it means that every company within that supply chain must have a valid Chain of Custody certificate. To achieve and maintain CoC certification, a business must be regularly assessed against the Standard by an independent certification body.
Chain of Custody certificates are valid for a three-year period, and businesses are subject to surveillance audits to check that they maintain proper protocols.
Companies must purchase certified product from a supplier that has CoC certification.
MSC certified products must be clearly identifiable.
MSC certified products must be separated from non-certified products.
MSC certified products must be verifiable and volumes must be recorded.
Companies must have a good management system in place that addresses the requirements of the Standard.
We have commercial outreach colleagues around the world who can help get your business certified to buy and sell fish and seafood that is MSC certified sustainable.
When you have Chain of Custody certification, you're part of a global network of sustainable seafood suppliers and will have access to exclusive MSC partner marketing materials to promote your commitment to a healthy ocean.
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