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New Norwegian report questions value of MSC certification

The promise that the eco-label will lead to price premiums for certified fisheries "does not hold," a research agency found.

Nofima found large variations, but among the findings was that, on average, fishermen do not receive higher prices for cod caught in eco-labelled areas compared to areas that are not.
Nofima found large variations, but among the findings was that, on average, fishermen do not receive higher prices for cod caught in eco-labelled areas compared to areas that are not.Foto: Lena Knutli
Published 16 September 2024, 13:28Updated 16 September 2024, 13:28
whitefishNorwayMarine Stewardship Council (MSC)CertificationAtlantic cod