To support our mission of transforming the world's seafood market onto a sustainable basis, the MSC has developed online training modules. These modules are mostly relevant for certificate holders, stakeholders and any person interested in understanding the MSC CoC Standards, process, and requirements. If you would like to become an MSC CoC Auditor, please consult your CAB or register for an account on the MSC’s online training platform, this training is not relevant for MSC CoC Auditors.
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Our modules
Below you will find the available modules and the topics explored in each module. This training is currently delivered in English; however, we aim to expand our language offering soon.
Introduction to the MSC CoC Standard
- Overview of the MSC and the MSC Program
- What is CoC?
- Who needs CoC certification?
- Consumer-ready-tamper-proof packaging (CRTTP)
- The MSC CoC Program documents
- Who is involved in a CoC audit?
- What types of organisations are audited?
- The 5 Principles of the MSC CoC Standard
Understanding MSC CoC audits
- Eligibility of the organisation
- Which CoC Standard?
- Confirming scope
- Audit type and how many sites must be visited
- Subcontractors
- The Audit (dealing with non-conformities)
- Post-audit activity and other considerations
- Certificate decision and use of the MSC and ASC Ecolabel
- Surveillance audits, unannounced audits & recertification
- Suspensions
MSC Group and Consumer-Facing Organisations (CFO) certification requirements
- What is Group CoC and who is eligible?
- Central office responsibilities
- Group-specific auditing requirements
- Grading non-conformities
- Adding new sites to the Group certificate
- What is CFO CoC and who is eligible?
- Consumer-Facing and Operations sites
- CFO-specific auditing requirements
- CFO on-site audit activities
- CFO: Major non-conformities and adding new sites
Who can use these modules?
These modules are free and open to certificate holders, stakeholders and any person interested in understanding the MSC CoC Standards, process, and requirements.
How do I access the modules?
Please provide us with your name, email, and organisation and select the module that you would like to access. Once these details have been received, you will be redirected to your module.
How much do the courses cost?
The modules are free to access.
What can I gain and learn from these training modules?
You can use these modules to get a better insight into the different MSC CoC Standards and how the MSC CoC audit process works. If you would like to become an MSC CoC Auditor, please consult your CAB or register for an account on the MSC’s online training platform, this training is not relevant for MSC CoC Auditors.
Do I get a certificate after finishing a course?
No, you will not receive a certificate upon successful completion of these modules. Only MSC certifiers receive certificates for completing training, this training is completed in on the MSC’s online training platform.
I need support, what can I do?
Please email us at: [email protected]