What is MSC label?
The title MSC stands for Marine Stewardship Council. They banded together to set up the MSC in 1997, and the ‘Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing’ was drafted. In 2000 the first fisheries began to receive MSC certification, and the blue fish label appeared on its first products.
How do I get MSC labels?
A fishery needs a minimum score of 60 and an average of 80 on all the indicators to display the MSC logo on their products. To get the logo, fisheries pay to be assessed by independent certification bodies against MSC standards. A 2019 investigation found 47% of seafood tested across Canada was mislabeled.
What does the MSC blue label mean?
The MSC blue fish label is only applied to wild fish or seafood products from fisheries that have been certified to the MSC Standard. The MSC Chain of Custody Standard for supply chain businesses ensures MSC-certified fish and seafood is separated from that which is non-certified and is clearly labeled.
Is the MSC label reliable?
Yes. You can trust that seafood with the blue MSC label was caught by a responsible fishery in a sustainable way that ensures healthy oceans and safeguards seafood supplies for the future.
Who owns MSC label?
Marine Stewardship Council
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sustainable seafood labelling |
| Founded | 1996; London, United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | Marine House, Snow Hill, London, EC1 |
| Key people | Rupert Howes (CEO) Werner Kiene (Chair of the Board of Trustees) |
Is MSC certification good?
Although a seemingly good certification system, MSC has been criticised for being too lenient and discretionary in their certification of fisheries. Things get more complicated when big food retailers pledge to purchase all its fish products from MSC-certified fisheries.
Is the MSC corrupt?
In the fisheries world, the MSC has a dominant position in seafood certification, and yet it also has a corruption problem. The MSC’s ‘pay to play’ is not explicit bribery, but it is a complex structure of exclusivity that gives some clients the ability to hijack public resources for their own gain.
What is the MSC logo?
Fish and seafood with the blue label comes from a fishery that has been independently assessed on its impacts to wild fish populations and the ecosystems they’re part of. All along the supply chain, MSC certified products are separated from non-certified.
Is Marine Stewardship Council good?
The MSC label was established to be a tool for good in protecting fish stocks and marine ecosystems. Many MSC-certified fisheries do represent best practice, and broadly speaking, it is still advisable for consumers to buy MSC-labelled fish.
What fish is really sustainable?
Arctic char is an oily fish with a rich, yet subtle flavor, making it a good substitute for salmon or trout. Why it’s sustainable: Unlike salmon, Arctic char takes well to being farmed. It’s often raised in a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), which is a very clean method of fish farming.
How sustainable is MSC certified?
All along the supply chain, MSC certified products are separated from non-certified. MSC certified seafood is accurately labelled, ensuring that seafood with the blue tick comes from fisheries that are MSC certified as fishing sustainably.
Can you trust the MSC?
Some is certified as sustainably caught by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and carries the group’s “blue tick” logo. Polling by the group showed that 77% of UK consumers who were aware of the MSC believe that vessels that caught MSC labelled products should meet MSC requirements at all times.
What does the blue MSC label mean?
What does the blue MSC label mean? The blue MSC label is only applied to wild fish or seafood from fisheries that have been certified to the MSC Fisheries Standard, a set of requirements for sustainable fishing.
Where do I find the MSC label on my product?
The MSC label must appear on the front of the packaging to ensure it is immediately visible to consumers. Every MSC labelled product must carry a Chain of Custody code. It can be displayed anywhere on the packaging and should be readable.
Can I use the MSC label on any additional claims?
The MSC is not responsible for validating any additional claims, legal requirements or other labelling guidelines. The MSC label is available in two formats: vertical (portrait) and horizontal (landscape). If you are using the MSC label on top of an image or dark coloured background use the version with the white trademark symbol (TM).
Is there a maximum size limit for the MSC label?
There is no maximum size restriction for display of the MSC label or its variations. When the MSC label is produced at its minimum size the clear space around it must be: at least 2mm for product specific text (such as species, weight, ingredients).