The debate on eco-labeling of fish stocks and traceability is too fragmented. In fact, it’s not possible to discuss these topics separately.
There are a number of influential people in the seafood industry still skeptical toward eco-certification of fish stocks. At the same time, most agree it's important for consumers to have information readily available on the origin of the seafood products found on shop shelves.
This represents an inconsistency on the part of the industry.
IntraFish recently interviewed Geir Myrold of Trace Tracker, a firm that sells an IT-based tracking system for food products.