MSC environmental standard for sustainable fishing is the leading eco-labelling programme for wild capture fisheries around the world. The eco-label stands for responsible and sustainable fishing practices. The MSC fishery certification programme can improve access to the new emerging markets, confirm sustainable fishing practices, and protect the environment. More than 8.000 retail products from over 100 certified fisheries carry the MSC eco-label.

MSC Chain of Custody standard for seafood traceability ensures that an MSC labelled product originates from an MSC fishery and is part of an audited and fully traceable supply chain. A diverse ranges , of businesses, from processors to restaurants apply the MSC Chain of Custody standard ot their products.
 A directory of certified suppliers is available on the MSC website.

IMO offers assessment/ certification of:

• Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) environmental standard for sustainable fishing (download the FAQ document below)
• MSC Chain of Custody (COC) standard
• Naturland Wildfish standard
• Development of cooperatives (smallholder group certification)

We would be pleased to support you in the quality assessment and certification of your fishery and fishery products according to high quality, ecological and social standards.
We also can offer services related to all approved standards in the organic and good aquaculture practice (GAP) standards.
If you are interested in further information, a pre-assessment or full-assessment of your fishery, contact IMO at fishery@imo.ch.
 
>> Download of IMO's MSC fishery_application_form
>> Download the FAQ MSC fishery document