Marine Stewardship Council CEO: Ukraine war could lead to loss of certification for Russian fisheries

Sanctions could prevent auditors from doing their job.

Alexey Buglak of the Russian Pollock Catchers' Association (right) with MSC CEO Rupert Howes during the award ceremony for the fishery's MSC certification. This certification is now at risk.
Alexey Buglak of the Russian Pollock Catchers' Association (right) with MSC CEO Rupert Howes during the award ceremony for the fishery's MSC certification. This certification is now at risk.Photo: Evgeny Vovchenko/IntraFish
Published 11 March 2022, 01:50Updated 11 March 2022, 02:24