Certification bodies

The MSC supports Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) with training, technical help and interpretation of our Standards. In this section you will find the MSC program documents and links to CAB resources.

Become an MSC certifier

If you are a CAB and want to get accredited to conduct MSC assessments, please contact Accreditation Services International GmbH (ASI) – an independent organisation that accredits CABs to conduct MSC assessments.

ASI - Accreditation Services International
Friedrich-Ebert-Allee 69
53113 Bonn, Germany
Phone: +49-228 / 227237
Fax: +49-228 / 227237-30
Email: asi-info@accreditation-services.com

If you are a certifier and want to get accredited to conduct MSC assessments, please contact ASI.

To ensure the complete independence from the certification process, the MSC assessment is carried out by accredited CABs only. To obtain accreditation, a CAB must meet the requirements set out in the MSC Certification Requirements. This ensures certification remains robust, credible and meets best practice guidelines for standard-setting organisations as set out by ISEAL and the FAO.

Track a Fishery

Our searchable database of all the fisheries involved in the MSC program. All certificates and assessment documents can be downloaded from Track a fishery.

Training

The MSC training modules support and teach certification bodies how to undertake assessments based on the MSC Standards. CABs are required to complete and pass the training modules on the MSC online training website.

Interpretations log

The MSC interpretations logis a technical tool for CABs and assessors. Interpretations are additional guidance for CABs, assessors and Accreditation Services International (ASI) to ensure consistent fisheries assessments.