What is MSC certified seafood?
The MSC says its label guarantees that the wild seafood was caught using methods that do not deplete the natural supply. It also guarantees that fishing companies do not cause serious harm to other life in the sea, from coral to dolphins. The idea is spreading fast throughout the food industry.
What is MCS fish?
The title MSC stands for Marine Stewardship Council. As the last major food to be caught in the wild (although fish farms do also exist, which also contribute to pollution of wild habitats), how fish are caught and managed is incredibly important, and this is where the MSC identifies their role.
What does MSC certification mean?
Marine Stewardship Council
Well, MSC stands for Marine Stewardship Council. They assess if a fishery is well managed and sustainable, and grant certifications based on set standards.
How many fisheries are MSC certified?
As of May 2016, there are over 280 fisheries that have been independently certified as meeting the MSC’s environmental standard for sustainable fishing and over 90 are currently undergoing assessment.
How much does MSC certification cost?
The MSC does not receive payment, only the certification body you have chosen. Anecdotal information from certified fisheries suggests the cost can vary from USD $15,000 – $120,000.
Is MSC fish good?
The MSC label was established to be a tool for good in protecting fish stocks and marine ecosystems. Many MSC-certified fisheries do represent best practice, and broadly speaking, it is still advisable for consumers to buy MSC-labelled fish.
How sustainable is MSC certified?
We set out requirements for sustainability in the MSC Fisheries Standard. There are more than 400 wild-capture fisheries around the world certified to this standard. being well-managed so stocks can be fished for the long-term, and. minimising their impact on other species and the wider ecosystem.
What fish is MSC?
The MSC blue fish label is only applied to wild fish or seafood products from fisheries that have been certified to the MSC Standard. Our Chain of Custody Standard for supply chain businesses ensures MSC certified fish and seafood is separated from that which is non-certified and is clearly labelled.
How long does MSC certificate last?
Certification is valid for 5 years, subject to annual surveillance audits. More details are available on the MSC website.
Is the MSC corrupt?
In the fisheries world, the MSC has a dominant position in seafood certification, and yet it also has a corruption problem. The MSC’s ‘pay to play’ is not explicit bribery, but it is a complex structure of exclusivity that gives some clients the ability to hijack public resources for their own gain.
How trustworthy is MSC?
Some is certified as sustainably caught by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and carries the group’s “blue tick” logo. Polling by the group showed that 77% of UK consumers who were aware of the MSC believe that vessels that caught MSC labelled products should meet MSC requirements at all times.