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.
MSC Chain of Custody Group Checklist and Reporting Template v4.3.1
Description: | Audit checklist for use by certification bodies and auditors against the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard: Group Version 2.1, Labour Eligibility Requirements version 1.0, and ASC CoC Module v1.1. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 4.3 |
Date of issue: | 30 May 2023 |
Date effective: | 30 June 2023 |
MSC Chain of Custody Single and Multi-Site Checklist and Reporting Template v4.3.1
Description: | Audit checklist for use by certification bodies and auditors against the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard: Default Version 5.1, Labour Eligibility Requirements version 1.0, and ASC CoC Module v1.1. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 4.3 |
Date of issue: | 30 May 2023 |
Date effective: | 30 June 2023 |
MSC Chain of Custody Consumer-Facing Organisation (CFO) Checklist and Reporting Template v2.3.1
Description: | Audit checklist for use by certification bodies and auditors against the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard: Consumer-Facing Organisation (CFO) Version 2.1, Labour Eligibility Requirements version 1.0, and ASC CoC Module v1.1. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 2.3 |
Date of issue: | 30 May 2023 |
Date effective: | 30 June 2023 |
MSC-MSCI Vocabulary v1.5
Description: | This vocabulary defines concepts, terms, phrases and abbreviations used by the MSC and MSCI. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 1.5 |
Date of issue: | 15 May 2023 |
Date effective: | 15 May 2023 |
MSC Surveillance Announcement Template v2.2
Description: | This template details the information required from Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) when formally announcing annual surveillance activities. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 2.2 |
Date of issue: | 26 October 2022 |
Date effective: | 26 October 2022 |
MSC Fishery Announcement Template v2.2
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. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 2.2 |
Date of issue: | 26 October 2022 |
Date effective: | 26 October 2022 |
MSC Client Action Plan template v1.1
Description: | This optional template is for fishery clients to use to develop their Client Action Plans. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 1.1 |
Date of issue: | 26 October 2022 |
Date effective: | 26 October 2022 |
MSC Notice of Suspension Template v1.2
Description: | This template details the information required from Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) when providing notification of the suspension of an MSC certified fishery. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 1.2 |
Date of issue: | 26 October 2022 |
Date effective: | 26 October 2022 |
MSC Client Document Checklist v2.2
Description: | This document details the core information required to be provided by fisheries entering MSC assessment. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 2.2 |
Date of issue: | 26 October 2022 |
Date effective: | 26 October 2022 |
MSC Certificate Holder Forced and Child Labour Policies Practices and Measures Template v1.02
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. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 1.02 |
Date of issue: | 26 October 2022 |
Date effective: | 26 October 2022 |
MSC Variation Request Form - Fisheries v1.1
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. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 1.1 |
Date of issue: | 26 October 2022 |
Date effective: | 26 October 2022 |
MSC Variation Request Form - Chain of Custody 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 CoC-applicable requirement in any of the MSC program documents and to allow an agent to be treated as a subcontractor. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 1 |
Date of issue: | 25 March 2020 |
Date effective: | 25 March 2020 |
MSC Reduced Reassessment Reporting Template v2.2
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. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 2.2 |
Date of issue: | 25 March 2020 |
Date effective: | 25 September 2020 |
MSC Use of the RBF in a Fishery Assessment Form v3.1
Description: | This form details the information required from conformity assessment bodies (CABs) when using the Risk-Based Framework (RBF) in a fishery assessment or re-assessment. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 3.1 |
Date of issue: | 25 March 2020 |
Date effective: | 25 September 2020 |
MSC Surveillance Review of Information Template v2.1
Description: | This template details the information required from Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) when creating the Surveillance Review of Information statement. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 2.1 |
Date of issue: | 25 March 2020 |
Date effective: | 25 September 2020 |
MSC Pre-Assessment Reporting Template v3.2
Description: | This template details the information required from Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) when creating a pre-assessment report. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 3.2 |
Date of issue: | 25 March 2020 |
Date effective: | 25 September 2020 |
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. |
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Language: | English |
Date of issue: | 23 August 2019 |
Date effective: | 28 September 2019 |
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. |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 1 |
Date of issue: | 28 March 2019 |
Date effective: | 28 September 2019 |
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 |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 2.1 |
Date of issue: | 28 March 2019 |
Date effective: | 28 March 2019 |
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 |
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Language: | English |
Version: | 1.1 |
Date of issue: | 28 March 2019 |
Date effective: | 28 March 2019 |
More for CABs

Fisheries program documents
The MSC Fisheries Standard and the General Certification Requirements. For certifiers and clients.

Chain of Custody program documents
The MSC Chain of Custody Standard and the General Certification Requirements. For certifiers and clients.

Translated program documents
Translated resources for Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) accredited to carry out MSC Fisheries and Chain of Custody Standard assessments.