The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) operates a global seafood certification program under which wild capture fisheries can become certified as sustainable, environmentally responsible and well managed, based on a rigorous scientific methodology and independent assessment.  Seafood products from certified fisheries that have passed assessment to the MSC standard may carry an MSC eco-label, the most recognized and credible seafood eco-label in the world. MSC also operates a Chain of Custody traceability program to ensure that seafood bearing the MSC label is monitored all the way through the supply chain to the end consumer. 

To use the Marine Stewardship Council's eco-label, a seafood buyer will need to contact MSC to become certified in their Chain of Custody. All fishery and supply chain certification assessments are conducted by an independent third party. The MSC can provide further information and a list of companies accredited to certify to their standard.

If you are already MSC Chain of Custody-certified, FishChoice.com will help you find more products that bear the MSC certification.

To learn more about the Marine Stewardship Council please visit www.msc.org.