Marine Stewardship Council eco-labels not currently at risk for Russian pollock and cod fisheries, despite assurance group decision

Though a group tasked with overseeing the agencies that determine whether or not a fishery meets the MSC standard has suspended its Russian activities, the caveats to the decision appear to allow for business as usual -- for now.

According to Rupert Howes, chief executive of the MSC, independent certifying bodies will likely be unable to continue participating in the required auditing, assurance and surveillance activities of the Russian fisheries, which could lead to a suspension of the certifications. — According to Rupert Howes, chief executive of the MSC, independent certifying bodies will likely be unable to continue participating in the required auditing, assurance and surveillance activities of the Russian fisheries, which could lead to a suspension of the certifications.Photo: RFC

Published 29 March 2022, 06:32Updated 30 March 2022, 13:05

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