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    Forms, guides and templates for Conformity Assessment Bodies.

    Conformity assessment bodies (CABs) are required to use (or to distribute to clients and stakeholders) set templates when conducting assessments to the MSC Fisheries Standard. Uniform templates ensure quality and consistency in application.
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    MSC Fishery Announcement Template v2.1
    Description: This form details the information required from conformity assessment bodies (CABs) when formally announcing the entry of a fishery into assessment or into reassessment.

    Language: English
    Version: 2.10
    Date of issue: 25 March 2020
    Date effective: 25 September 2020
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    MSC Surveillance Announcement Template v2.1
    Description: This template details the information required from Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) when formally announcing annual surveillance activities.

    Language: English
    Version: 2.10
    Date of issue: 25 March 2020
    Date effective: 25 September 2020
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    MSC Client Document Checklist v2.1
    Description: This document details the core information required to be provided by fisheries entering MSC assessment.

    Language: English
    Version: 2.10
    Date of issue: 25 March 2020
    Date effective: 25 September 2020
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    MSC Variation Request Form - Fisheries v1.0
    Description: This form details the information required from Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) to enable the MSC to consider a CAB application to vary from a Fisheries-applicable requirement in any of the MSC program documents.

    Language: English
    Version: 1.00
    Date of issue: 25 March 2020
    Date effective: 25 March 2020
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    MSC Technical Consultants Register Requirements and Guidance v1.21
    Description: The MSC technical consultants register requirements and guidance.

    Language: English
    Version: 1.21
    Date of issue: 01 March 2020
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    MSC ITM Action Plan Reporting Template
    Description: This template is to be used by fisheries engaged in the In-Transition to MSC (ITM) Program Pilot to record improvement actions and monitor their progress according to planned milestones.

    Language: English
    Version: 1.00
    Date of issue: 01 January 2020
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    Supplementary Requirements for the ASC-MSC Seaweed (Algae) Program v1.1.1
    Description: Supplementary requirements specific to Chain of Custody audits against the ASC-MSC Seaweed (Algae) program.

    Language: English
    Date of issue: 23 August 2019
    Date effective: 28 September 2019
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    MSC Chain of Custody Single and Multi-Site Checklist and Reporting Template v4.1
    Description: This checklist is for use with the Chain of Custody Standard: Default Version.

    Language: English
    Version: 4.10
    Date of issue: 23 August 2019
    Date effective: 28 September 2019
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    MSC Chain of Custody Consumer-Facing Organisation (CFO) Checklist and Reporting Template v2.1
    Description: This checklist is for use with the Chain of Custody Standard: Consumer-Facing Organisation (CFO) Version.

    Language: English
    Version: 2.10
    Date of issue: 23 August 2019
    Date effective: 28 September 2019
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    MSC Chain of Custody Group Checklist and Reporting Template v4.1
    Description: This checklist is for use with the Chain of Custody Standard: Group Version.

    Language: English
    Version: 4.10
    Date of issue: 23 August 2019
    Date effective: 28 September 2019
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    MSC Benchmarking and Tracking Tool (BMT) v3.0
    Description: Our Benchmarking and Tracking Tool (BMT) allows users to benchmark the performance of a fishery or Fishery Improvement Project against the MSC Fisheries Standard.

    Language: English
    Version: 3.00
    Date of issue: 31 July 2019
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    MSC Chain of Custody Certificate Holder Statement of Understanding of Labour Requirements v1.0
    Description: Form to be signed by supply chain organisations confirming they understand the MSC forced and child labour requirements.

    Language: English
    Version: 1.00
    Date of issue: 28 March 2019
    Date effective: 28 September 2019
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    MSC Surveillance Reporting Template v2.01
    Description: Prepare surveillance reports using the Surveillance Reporting Template.

    Language: English
    Version: 2.01
    Date of issue: 28 March 2019
    Date effective: 28 March 2019
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    MSC Reduced Reassessment Reporting Template v2.1
    Description: This template details the information required when creating following assessment reports: - Announcement Comment Draft Report - Client and Peer Review Draft Report - Public Comment Draft Report - Final Draft Report - Public Certification Report

    Language: English
    Version: 2.10
    Date of issue: 28 March 2019
    Date effective: 28 March 2019
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    MSC Reporting Template v1.1
    Description: This template details the information required when creating following assessment reports: - Announcement Comment Draft Report - Client and Peer Review Draft Report - Public Comment Draft Report - Final Draft Report - Public Certification Report

    Language: English
    Version: 1.10
    Date of issue: 28 March 2019
    Date effective: 28 March 2019
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    MSC Inseparable or Practicably Inseparable (IPI) Announcement Template v1.01
    Description: This template details the information required from Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) when announcing that Inseparable or Practicably Inseparable (IPI) stocks are identified

    Language: English
    Version: 1.01
    Date of issue: 28 March 2019
    Date effective: 28 March 2019
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    Certificate Holder Forced and Child Labour Policies Practices and Measures Template v1.01
    Description: Fisheries and at-sea Certificate Holders (CH) in the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) program are required to provide a self-description of labour policies and measures.

    Language: English
    Version: 1.01
    Date of issue: 28 March 2019
    Date effective: 28 March 2019
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    MSC Notice of Objection Template v3.0
    Description: This template is for stakeholders to object to the Final Draft Report and determination of a certifier. The v3.0 template is for a fishery assessment that is being conducted under the Fisheries Certification Requirements v2.1.

    Language: English
    Version: 3.00
    Date of issue: 17 December 2018
    Date effective: 28 February 2019
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    MSC Pre-Assessment Reporting Template v3.1
    Description: This document provides guidance on the pre-assessment (PA) of fisheries against the MSC Fisheries Standard and its operational interpretation, the Fisheries Certification Process (FCP).

    Language: English
    Version: 3.10
    Date of issue: 17 December 2018
    Date effective: 28 March 2019
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    MSC Template for Stakeholder Input into Fishery Assessments v3.0
    Description: A form for stakeholders when providing written comments during an MSC fishery assessment.

    Language: English
    Version: 3.00
    Date of issue: 17 December 2018
    Date effective: 28 February 2019
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