Norwegian cod, haddock sector brace for seismic impact as Marine Stewardship Council certification stripped away

The loss of the certificate for nearly 300,000 metric tons of fish poses huge challenges for suppliers, many of whose customers in the UK in particular require the blue eco-label.

The Norwegian in-shore cod fishing sector is facing a massive market shock from the upcoming loss of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) eco-label status.
The Norwegian in-shore cod fishing sector is facing a massive market shock from the upcoming loss of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) eco-label status.Foto: Agnar Berg
Published 26 April 2021, 08:06Updated 26 April 2021, 09:26
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