The MSC ecolabel vs other seafood labels | Marine Stewardship Council
The MSC blue fish label is found on wild caught fish that is certified sustainable. Other labels show provenance, ratings or different requirements.| United States
The MSC blue fish label is found on wild caught fish that is certified sustainable. Other labels show provenance, ratings or different requirements.| United States
Certification to the MSC Chain of Custody Standard to demonstrates to consumers that products with the MSC label came from a sustainable source.| United States
The MSC continues to be recognized by UN FAO partner, the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), whose updated Global Benchmark Tool provides an independent review of sustainability programs.| United States
MSC research shows sustainable fishing practices could produce enough additional protein to feed 72 million people yearly while ensuring healthy oceans.| MSC International
Fish is an important source of food and employment for communities around the world. For many people, sustainable fishing is a necessity, not a luxury.| United States
Destructive and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing pose a global threat to sustainability, marine biodiversity, and ocean ecosystems.| United States
Climate change affects the distribution of fish stocks. To balance economic and environmental priorities, fishing needs to be well-managed and sustainable.| United States
Sustainable fisheries balance the amount of fish they catch and the amount they leave to breed for another season.| United States
While fisheries must be performing at a high level to be MSC certified, many sustainable fisheries make further improvements after certification.| United States
The MSC Fisheries Standard is used to assess if a fishery is well-managed and sustainable. Once certified, seafood can be sold with the blue MSC label.| United States
Overfishing is a global problem that threatens ocean life and brings a further threat to the millions who rely on seafood for protein and livelihoods.| MSC International
Biodiversity is the variety of life on our planet. The MSC incentivises sustainable fishing practices to ensure impacts on ocean biodiversity are minimised.| MSC International
There are thousands of MSC labelled sustainable fish and seafood products on sale around the world. Find out more about some of our favourite species.| MSC International
The MSC in Australia and New Zealand works to end overfishing by setting the world’s leading standard for sustainable fishing.| Australia & New Zealand
Sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in the ocean, respecting habitats and ensuring people who depend on fishing can maintain their livelihoods. Find out more| MSC International
In Indonesia, women dominate the industry for one of the country's most valuable exports: blue swimmer crab, which is worth more than US$300 million annually.| MSC International
The pristine waters stretching from Exmouth Gulf around to the Northern Territory constitutes the world’s most significant wild harvest pearl fishery.| MSC International
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May 2020 | A Fish For Good project| MSC International
By Lucy Anderson, September 2016| MSC International
The island nations of the central Pacific don't have much land, but they have an awful lot of ocean - and a precious resource within it.| MSC International
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The Risk-based Framework is used to assess fisheries that have limited data on their environmental impacts.| MSC International
The Evidence Requirements Framework is a new method for evaluating the information used to assess a fishery’s sustainability against the MSC Fisheries Standard.| MSC International
Learn how RFMO-managed fisheries can adopt MSC's harvest strategy requirements early, allowing more time to meet certification conditions while working toward sustainability.| MSC International
The MSC's mission is to safeguard seafood supplies for the future by promoting sustainable fishing. Our blue label helps you identify sustainable fish.| MSC International
Salmon is highly valued in the human diet due to its high omega-3 and protein content. Salmon carrying the blue MSC label is certified sustainable. Find out more.| MSC International
Find MSC certified sustainable seafood near you| United States
Sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in the ocean, respecting habitats and ensuring people who depend on fishing can maintain their livelihoods.| United States
The MSC label is only applied to products from fisheries that have been certified to our standard, a scientific measure of sustainable fishing.| United States
The MSC was formed to address the problem of overfishing. Our program works against illegal and destructive fishing practices.| United States
The MSC is a non-profit organisation dependent on funding to continue our vital work. Find out where funding comes from and goes to and how to support us.| MSC International
Oceans are essential to life. They provide our last major wild food source and livelihoods for many. Overfishing and climate change threaten ocean health.| MSC International
By choosing seafood with the MSC blue fish label you're helping to protect oceans, livelihoods and fish for the future.| MSC International
The best way to understand the impact of the MSC program is through those involved. Read stories about the passionate people taking care of our oceans.| MSC International
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We're revising our MSC Fisheries Standard Version 3 to make it clearer and more effective. Find out about our recent changes, and how we're improving the program to help end overfishing.| MSC International
MSC's review of fishery assessment tools to improve clarity and effectiveness for certification, running from July 2024 to July 2026.| MSC International
MSC announces July 2024 amendments to Fisheries Standard V3 with extended adoption timelines while reviewing implementation challenges.| MSC International
Fishery Standard resources for Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) accredited to carry out MSC Fisheries and Chain of Custody Standard assessments and certification.| MSC International
Resources for Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) accredited to carry out MSC Fisheries and Chain of Custody Standard assessments and certification.| MSC International
Chefs and seafood lovers from around the world share quick and tasty ways of cooking MSC certified sustainable fish and seafood. Try one of our great recipes.| MSC International
Haddock has delicate flavour and succulent texture and is often used in fish and chips. Haddock carrying the blue MSC label is certified sustainable. Find out more.| MSC International
Fish is an important source of food and employment for communities around the world. For many people, sustainable fishing is a necessity, not a luxury.| MSC International
Climate change affects the distribution of fish stocks. To balance economic and environmental priorities, fishing needs to be well-managed and sustainable.| MSC International
The MSC Fisheries Standard is used to assess if a fishery is well-managed and sustainable. Fish from certified fisheries can be sold with the blue MSC label. Find out more.| MSC International
How do you like your salmon? MSC certified and sustainably sourced, of course! Check out our ultimate foodie’s guide to the world’s most popular fish.| MSC International
De Marine Stewardship Council bestrijdt overbevissing door het beheren van een keurmerk en standaard voor duurzame vis. Koop vis met het blauwe keurmerk.| België
The MSC is an international nonprofit on a mission to end overfishing and ensure seafood supplies are safeguarded for this and future generations.| United States
The MSC label is only applied to wild fish or seafood from fisheries that have been certified to our standard, a scientific measure of sustainable fishing.| MSC International - English
