The UK Fisheries, DFFU and Doggerbank Group saithe fishery has been recertified against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standard.
A 12-month assessment by independent certifier ME Certification showed the fishery continues to meet the standard. As a result, products from the fishery are able to continue to carry the blue eco-label.
The fishery first achieved MSC certification in January 2011. This latest reassessment showed a key strength of the fishery through their management system; specifically the control measures with strict monitoring and enforcement by EU, Norwegian and Russian authorities under joint agreements including a discard ban – 100 percent of all fish caught is landed.
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