News from AGFO
- 01/10/2020
ASC ve MSC standartları kapsamında yayınlanan güncel duyurular
Updated information published by ASC and MSC standards
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e3b1PFMCHCfTKWC2wrOmiJxf8VgzVuW4/view?usp=sharing
- 20/05/2020
MSC Sosyal Standart Şartlarında Pandemi ile ilgili Değişikliler Duyurusu
Announcement on Pandemic Related Changes in MSC Social Standard Requirements
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cj5tbntwd82a0ro/200520003.pdf?dl=0
- 27/03/2020
Covid-19 Pandemisi Sebebi İle Mevcut ASC, MSC CoC ve GlobalG.A.P. Sertifikalarının Yönetilmesi
Management Of Current ASC, MSC CoC and GlobalG.A.P. Certificates Because Of Covid-19 Pandemic
https://www.dropbox.com/s/tll3gbjdmmzekcr/QM-FR-13%20Communication%20Form%20Rev03.pdf?dl=0
News from GLOBALG.A.P.
https://www.globalgap.org/uk_en/search/index.html#q=Covid&sort=score+desc
- 15/05/2020_GLOBALG.A.P. Remote Certification Now Available : https://www.globalgap.org/uk_en/media-events/news/corona-virus-updates/index.html
GlobalG.A.P. Remote v1.0 Standard: https://www.globalgap.org/.content/.galleries/documents/200515_GLOBALG.A.P._Remote_interim-final_en.pdf - 06/04/2020_GLOBALG.A.P. Consultation for Remote Inspections and Audits During COVID-19 Crisis : https://www.globalgap.org/.content/.galleries/Newsletter_Pics/2020_04_April/200401_CoronaVirusUpdate_week14-BROWSER.html
- 01/04/2020_GLOBALG.A.P. How Can Producers Address COVID-19? : https://www.globalgap.org/uk_en/media-events/news/articles/How-Can-Producers-Address-COVID-19/
- 26/03/2020_GLOBALGAP Announcement on pandemic : https://www.globalgap.org/uk_en/media-events/news/articles/Adapted-GLOBALG.A.P.-Emergency-Procedure-for-Certificate-Extension-due-to-the-Corona-Virus-Pandemic/
News from ASC
- https://www.asc-aqua.org/search/covid
- 19/03/2020_ASC Policy on Auditing During the Covid-19 Outbreak : https://www.asc-aqua.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ASC-POLICY-ON-AUDITING-DURING-THE-COVID-19-OUTBREAK-26032020.pdf
News from MSC
- https://www.msc.org/search-results?indexCatalogue=international-site-search-index&searchQuery=covid&wordsMode=AllWords
- 06/05/2020_Covid-19 pandemic Labour derogation : https://mscportal.force.com/interpret/s/article/Covid-19-pandemic-derogation-6-May-2020
Guidence for certificate holders : https://www.msc.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/for-business/program-documents/chain-of-custody-supporting-documents/msc-client-guide-implementation-covid-derogation.docx - 17/04/2020_Guidance for MSC Chain of Custody CABs relating to the Covid-19 Derogation : https://www.msc.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/for-business/program-documents/chain-of-custody-supporting-documents/msc-covid-19-guidance-for-cabs---chain-of-custody.pdf
- 02/04/2020_Guidance for MSC Chain of Custody CABs relating to the Covid-19 Derogation : https://www.dropbox.com/s/gb3d2jsz33jl59r/msc-covid-19-guidance-for-cabs---chain-of-custody%2002042020.pdf?dl=0
- 27/03/2020_Covid-19 pandemic derogation, March 2020 : https://www.msc.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/stakeholders/covid-19-pandemic-derogation-march-2020.pdf?utm_source=Email+updates+from+the+MSC+in+English&utm_campaign=620a79995a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_16_12_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0f133305bd-620a79995a-191737425
- 20/03/2020_The MSC and its response to the coronavirus pandemic : https://mailchi.mp/msc.org/the-latest-msc-news-and-opinion-un-goals-consumer-insights-853569?e=5aaddf80ae
- 19/03/2020_MSC Responds to Coronavirus Pandemic and Allows Off-Site Audits : https://www.msc.org/media-centre/briefings-statements/msc-responds-to-coronavirus-pandemic-and-allows-off-site-audits?utm_source=Email+updates+from+the+MSC+in+English&utm_campaign=620a79995a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_16_12_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0f133305bd-620a79995a-191737425
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COVID-19 - MSC sets out expectations on observer coverage during derogation period
https://www.msc.org/media-centre/briefings-statements/covid-19-msc-sets-out-expectations-on-observer-coverage-during-derogation-period
COVID-19 - MSC sets out expectations on observer coverage during derogation period ... What we doOpen sub navigation Oceans at riskOpen sub navigation Overfishing, illegal and destructive fishing The impact on communities Climate change and fishing Our approachOpen sub navigation What is sustainable fishing? What does the blue MSC label mean? How does the MSC label compare? Fishing methods and gear types Pathway to sustainability Our annual forum Our collective impactOpen sub navigation Sustainable fisheries Fisheries improving their practices Traceable seafood supply chains Monitoring our impact Ocean Stewardship Fund Leaders for a Living Ocean Science and research Ocean Lives What you can doOpen sub navigation Eat sustainable seafoodOpen sub navigation Sustainable fish to eat Sustainable seafood recipes 10 reasons to choose the blue fish label Buy sustainable seafood Sign up for newsletters Get certified: fisheries Get certified: supply chain businesses Report MSC label misuse Teach ocean sustainability Engage with a fishery assessment Standards and certificationOpen sub navigation The MSC Fisheries Standard The MSC Chain of Custody Standard The ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard Developing our standards Science and research Our collective impact How we meet best practice For businessOpen sub navigation Fisheries Open sub navigation Why get your fishery certified? Fisheries certification guide Fisheries funding Developing world and small scale fisheries Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) Supply chain companies Open sub navigation Why get your business MSC certified? Supply chain certification guide After certification: Resources Use the MSC label Track a fishery Find a supplier Policy development Certification bodiesOpen sub navigation Fisheries program documents Chain of Custody program documents Supporting documents Translated documents About the MSCOpen sub navigation What is the MSC?Open sub navigation Who we are Our governance Our funding and finances Our Strategy Reports and brochures Contact us Working at the MSC How we meet best practice The MSC and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Our history COVID-19: MSC sets out expectations on observer coverage The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to cause major disruption around the world, preventing many management agencies from carrying out their usual level of monitoring and enforcement of fisheries. This may include not being able to provide the expected number of independent observers on fishing vessels. 22 April 2020We recognise the need to protect the health of those working hard to supply us with sustainable seafood at this difficult time and accept that this may result in temporary changes in management practices. However, we still expect MSC certificate holders to continue to meet the MSC Standards. All fisheries and supply chain partners should consider alternative measures to verify sustainability and traceability of seafood where existing practices are deemed impractical or temporarily unavailable. We are working with Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) and certificate holders to find and implement solutions to unprecedented challenges, including proceeding with audits remotely where feasible. We know that many stakeholders are concerned by the potential reduction of observers on MSC certified vessels, and we welcome alternative measures proposed by some management agencies. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is waiving observer coverage on a case-by-case basis, if justified by travel restrictions or a lack of qualified observers. In such cases the agency will monitor information, including fishing effort and catch data, and consider alternative fishery management measures if adverse environmental consequences are detected.The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has suspended observer coverage, with fisheries in the area no longer able to provide this safely. Some fisheries, such as the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) tuna fisheries (who usually provide 100% coverage), are supplementing data from fleets with additional checks provided by fish processing factories, where photographic evidence of species caught is being collected.Further examples of alternative data collection methods are given in the MSC Fisheries Certification Requirements and Guidance. Fisheries with at-sea Chain of Custody certificates must continue to comply with the MSC Chain of Custody Standard, and demonstrate to their CAB that their systems differentiate between certified and uncertified products. PNA has already done this, receiving approval from their CAB for an alternative traceability assurance system earlier this month. Expedited audits can continue to be triggered by stakeholders concerned about changes in environmental impacts or new information that could materially impact a fishery’s certification status.Rohan Currey, Chief Science and Standards Officer for the MSC said: "Working together we are confident our partners can continue to maintain credible certification while providing sustainable seafood to consumers through this global crisis. While our temporary derogation of some requirements enables fisheries to operate in this new reality, it has not changed our commitment to securing the health of our oceans through sustainable fish stocks and viable ecosystems." The MSC and its response to the coronavirus pandemicThe MSC announces a six month pause on some assessment and certification Our cookie policy COVID-19: MSC sets out expectations on observer coverage during derogation period ...
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Ocean Heroes: Sustainable Seafood Industry Takes on the Covid-19 Pandemic
https://www.msc.org/media-centre/news-opinion/2020/04/20/ocean-heroes-sustainable-seafood-industry-takes-on-coronavirus-pandemic
Ocean Heroes: Sustainable Seafood Industry Takes on the Covid-19 Pandemic ... The seafood industry is facing its biggest ever challenge - the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Despite this, the sustainable seafood industry is coming up with novel and entrepreneurial ways to continue to provide seafood to millions of consumers and to ensure the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of workers in the industry. We talked to some of these “Ocean Heroes” to understand how their efforts are keeping the industry ticking over. Staying at sea The daily routine on fishing vessels has been completely transformed and crews face difficult choices. Spanish tuna fishery Echebastar has approximately 200 staff working on six vessels and two service boats off the Seychelles. However, these crews cannot return home because all international flights in and out of the Seychelles have been suspended. Crew members were asked if they wanted to leave the boats and stay in the Seychelles or if they wanted to stay on the boats and continue fishing. Though there was no definite end date in sight, “They all said they would stay on the boats," says Echebastar’s Communications Advisor José Luís Jauregui Iriarte. “We have to thank these people for their incredible efforts to keep the purse seiners operating. I don’t know how we will repay them for their good will.” Some crew members have been at sea for more than four months and will remain there for the foreseeable future. They cannot leave their vessel when they reach port for fear of bringing coronavirus back onto the ship. Keeping crews at sea is a consideration elsewhere too. Samherji, an Icelandic firm that supports sustainable fishing, fish factories and fish farming, is extending time at sea as a form of quarantine: “How long that time will be is entirely up to the crew. We are aware that this is not easy,” says its CEO, Kristján Vilhelmsson. Across Iceland, new protocols have been put in place if crew are suspected of having coronavirus. Síldarvinnslan, one of the country's biggest fisheries, has a number of large trawlers which it uses to catch capelin, whiting, herring, blue whiting and mackerel. It has introduced stringent practices if someone is suspected of having coronavirus; engineers have to stay in the engine room or their cabin and captains must generally avoid other crew members. Where necessary they will have meals brought to them. This guidance has been produced under mutual agreement between the seafood industry association and respective crew member labour unions. Adapting to the ‘new normal’ It’s not just those at sea who are going beyond the call of duty. Eroski, a major Spanish co-operative supermarket chain which stocks sustainable fish, is taking staff from its central office and putting them onto the shop floor: “Everyone who was not delivering essential works, no matter if full time or part time, has been assigned a store to collaborate in shelf-stocking and set-up activities,” says Gorka Azkona, Eroski fresh fish manager. Eroski works closely with its fishing partners to ensure the supply of sustainable fish and seafood products. Prices for fish had plummeted as restaurants and the service industry started to close: “However, after several days, fishing activity has self-regulated, with vessels staying at port and auctions staggered for safety. Prices are more reasonable at this moment,” says Azkona. “Nevertheless, many vessels have stopped fishing and we will see if the catches can be recovered by the end of the year. “Despite all this, the supply of fresh fish to our wet counters have been guaranteed at all times and we haven't had more product shortages than in ordinary times. Fresh fish always fluctuates depending on the catches.” The co-operative has had extraordinary support from staff from different divisions to enable stores to stay open. It’s something Eroski’s customers have also come to appreciate: “Every day we have customers that bring to our stores little gifts like flowers, cakes and thank you letters.” Switch to direct sales Direct sale to consumers is happening increasingly around the globe. In Mooloolaba, eastern Australia, Walker Seafoods has opened a retail outlet on its premises where it sells MSC certified yellowfin, swordfish and opah direct to the public: “Our international sales came to a complete stop once the COVID-19 pandemic started, the US market turned off overnight and the domestic market followed as soon as the hospitality industry got shut down,” explains Heidi Walker, managing Director of Walker Seafoods. “We will still continue our retail shop once the restrictions are lifted as the local community has been very supportive but it is only a very small percentage of our business. “The local community is loving our fish and cannot believe they can get such good quality product here in Mooloolaba,” adds Walker. Consumers in Japan are also benefiting from produce that was destined for high-end restaurants and services. Aeon, Asia’s biggest retailer by sales, is now selling fish which usually goes to restaurants or department stores. The supermarket chain, which offers a range of MSC certified products, added upmarket species to their seafood portfolio to support fishers who can no longer sell their seafood in their regular markets. Similarly in China, the management of Da Tang, a supplier to the Shangri-La hotel group, has decided to open both an online shop and community-based offline stores to serve consumers directly - a proactive effort to deal with the huge challenge brought by Covid-19. This is the first in a series of articles looking at Ocean Heroes, individuals and organisations that are going over and above to keep the sustainable seafood industry functioning and keeping seafood on the plates of consumers worldwide. ...
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MSC COVID 19 Additional Guidance for CoC CABs - remote auditing v1.1
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Version: 1.1
Date of issue: 20 May 2020PDF -
MSC COVID 19 Guidance for CoC holders - remote auditing v1.0
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Version: 1.0
Date of issue: 20 May 2020PDF -
COVID-19-MSC-extension-certificacion-evaluacion_ES
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Date of issue: 30 March 2020PDF -
MSC COVID 19 Guidance for CoC CABs – social audit derogation
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Date of issue: 06 May 2020PDF -
MSC extends labour audit deadlines for supply chain - COVID-19
https://www.msc.org/media-centre/briefings-statements/msc-extends-labour-audit-deadlines-supply-chain-covid-19
MSC extends labour audit deadlines for supply chain - COVID-19 ... What we doOpen sub navigation Oceans at riskOpen sub navigation Overfishing, illegal and destructive fishing The impact on communities Climate change and fishing Our approachOpen sub navigation What is sustainable fishing? What does the blue MSC label mean? How does the MSC label compare? Fishing methods and gear types Pathway to sustainability Our annual forum Our collective impactOpen sub navigation Sustainable fisheries Fisheries improving their practices Traceable seafood supply chains Monitoring our impact Ocean Stewardship Fund Leaders for a Living Ocean Science and research Ocean Lives What you can doOpen sub navigation Eat sustainable seafoodOpen sub navigation Sustainable fish to eat Sustainable seafood recipes 10 reasons to choose the blue fish label Buy sustainable seafood Sign up for newsletters Get certified: fisheries Get certified: supply chain businesses Report MSC label misuse Teach ocean sustainability Engage with a fishery assessment Standards and certificationOpen sub navigation The MSC Fisheries Standard The MSC Chain of Custody Standard The ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard Developing our standards Science and research Our collective impact How we meet best practice For businessOpen sub navigation Fisheries Open sub navigation Why get your fishery certified? Fisheries certification guide Fisheries funding Developing world and small scale fisheries Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) Supply chain companies Open sub navigation Why get your business MSC certified? Supply chain certification guide After certification: Resources Use the MSC label Track a fishery Find a supplier Policy development Certification bodiesOpen sub navigation Fisheries program documents Chain of Custody program documents Supporting documents Translated documents About the MSCOpen sub navigation What is the MSC?Open sub navigation Who we are Our governance Our funding and finances Our Strategy Reports and brochures Contact us Working at the MSC How we meet best practice The MSC and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Our history MSC extends labour audit deadlines for supply chain in response to COVID-19 The MSC recognises that the global COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the work of many of our partners around the word. This includes the suspension of monitoring and inspection activities, in line with statutory social distancing measures. 6 May 2020Where necessary we are temporarily adapting our requirements to respond to practical and legal changes around the world. Following our authorisation of remote audits issued on 28 February and six month extension for assessment and certification processes issued on 27 March we are now giving Chain of Custody certificate holders who are required to undergo independent labour audits more time to complete these.In March 2019, we introduced labour auditing requirements for MSC certified seafood supply chains. This additional derogation extends the deadline by which Chain of Custody certificate holders must first comply to 28 March 2021, or their second audit against the revised standard (whichever is later). We recognise that in many cases it is not possible to hold viable labour audits without breaching widespread social distance and lockdown measures or compromising the welfare of staff, and that remote audits are not a suitable alternative for in-person labour audits.The MSC condemns forced and child labour and this temporary delay does not change our commitment to minimise the risk of these violations occurring in MSC certified businesses. We understand some partners may have existing agreements with other certificate holders or licensees that commit them to holding labour audits. These are independent of the MSC and unaffected by this derogation, which provides alternative mechanisms to verify compliance for MSC certification only. The derogation does not relate to fisheries certification. See full details of the extension and conditions.Rohan Currey, Chief Science and Standard Officer for the MSC, said: "We expect certificate holders to continue to conform to all other MSC Chain of Custody Standard requirements, and to show this in future audits. The MSC is working with partners and Conformity Assessment Bodies around the world to maintain the standards that give consumers confidence in our label, while also helping business adapt to this unprecedented global challenge." Our cookie policy The MSC extends labour audit deadlines for supply chain partners in response to COVID-19 restrictions...
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COVID-19- MSC offers six-month pause on assessment and certification
https://www.msc.org/media-centre/briefings-statements/covid-19-six-month-pause-assessment-certification
COVID-19- MSC offers six-month pause on assessment and certification ... What we doOpen sub navigation Oceans at riskOpen sub navigation Overfishing, illegal and destructive fishing The impact on communities Climate change and fishing Our approachOpen sub navigation What is sustainable fishing? What does the blue MSC label mean? How does the MSC label compare? Fishing methods and gear types Pathway to sustainability Our annual forum Our collective impactOpen sub navigation Sustainable fisheries Fisheries improving their practices Traceable seafood supply chains Monitoring our impact Ocean Stewardship Fund Leaders for a Living Ocean Science and research Ocean Lives What you can doOpen sub navigation Eat sustainable seafoodOpen sub navigation Sustainable fish to eat Sustainable seafood recipes 10 reasons to choose the blue fish label Buy sustainable seafood Sign up for newsletters Get certified: fisheries Get certified: supply chain businesses Report MSC label misuse Teach ocean sustainability Engage with a fishery assessment Standards and certificationOpen sub navigation The MSC Fisheries Standard The MSC Chain of Custody Standard The ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard Developing our standards Science and research Our collective impact How we meet best practice For businessOpen sub navigation Fisheries Open sub navigation Why get your fishery certified? Fisheries certification guide Fisheries funding Developing world and small scale fisheries Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) Supply chain companies Open sub navigation Why get your business MSC certified? Supply chain certification guide After certification: Resources Use the MSC label Track a fishery Find a supplier Policy development Certification bodiesOpen sub navigation Fisheries program documents Chain of Custody program documents Supporting documents Translated documents About the MSCOpen sub navigation What is the MSC?Open sub navigation Who we are Our governance Our funding and finances Our Strategy Reports and brochures Contact us Working at the MSC How we meet best practice The MSC and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Our history COVID-19: Six-month pause on MSC assessment and certification Friday 27 March 2020Fisheries are being offered a six-month extension on the usual timelines for MSC assessments and certifications. It is the first time in the MSC’s 22-year history such a step has been taken, reflecting the enormous challenges that the pandemic is posing to the global seafood industry. The measures were agreed unanimously by the Board of Trustees and are effective from 27th March 2020. The decision means timelines for fisheries assessments, including audits, delivery on conditions and certifications will receive an automatic six-month extension. However, fishery partners who wish to go ahead with remote audits and existing timelines, can do so if this is feasible and agreed with Conformity Assessment Bodies. For supply chain businesses with an MSC Chain of Custody certificate, audits can still be conducted remotely. But if this is not possible due to the impacts of Covid-19, then a six-month extension can be requested.This latest move is in response to the massive disruption facing the industry. It builds on MSC’s previous decision that fisheries and Chain of Custody certificate holders can be audited remotely, as travel restrictions and public health advice have made it increasingly difficult to carry out on-site visits. Details of the temporary changes to assessment and certification processes are on the MSC website. The MSC team will be contacting fisheries, conformity assessment bodies and partners in the sustainable seafood supply chain with further information in the coming days. Other MSC activities, such as the licensing of products, will carry on as normal. Rupert Howes, Chief Executive of MSC said: “This is an extraordinary moment in history, unprecedented in modern times. MSC is acutely aware that many of our partners are facing enormous challenges and uncertainty. For some it may be a question of survival. Whilst the regional situation varies, supply chains have been disrupted, in some cases broken, plants have been closed and vessels tied up. Management is quite rightly focusing on responding to the crisis. It is for this reason that we have implemented these new measures. MSC wants to do what it can to support our partners through these exceptionally challenging times.” The MSC and its response to the coronavirus pandemic Our cookie policy Fisheries offered a six-month extension on usual timelines for MSC assessments, reflecting the challenges coronavirus is posing to the seafood industry. ...
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MSC Covid 19 Guidance for CABs - Chain of Custody
Language: English
Date of issue: 02 April 2020PDF -
MSC Covid 19 Guidance for CABs - Fisheries
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Date of issue: 02 April 2020PDF -
MSC & ASC Chain of Custody certificate holder guide COVID 19 – social audit derogation
Language: English
Version: 1.0
Date of issue: 06 May 2020PDF -
Response to the coronavirus pandemic
https://www.msc.org/media-centre/briefings-statements/the-msc-and-its-response-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic
What we doOpen sub navigation Oceans at riskOpen sub navigation Overfishing, illegal and destructive fishing The impact on communities Climate change and fishing Our approachOpen sub navigation What is sustainable fishing? What does the blue MSC label mean? How does the MSC label compare? Fishing methods and gear types Pathway to sustainability Our annual forum Our collective impactOpen sub navigation Sustainable fisheries Fisheries improving their practices Traceable seafood supply chains Monitoring our impact Ocean Stewardship Fund Leaders for a Living Ocean Science and research Ocean Lives What you can doOpen sub navigation Eat sustainable seafoodOpen sub navigation Sustainable fish to eat Sustainable seafood recipes 10 reasons to choose the blue fish label Buy sustainable seafood Sign up for newsletters Get certified: fisheries Get certified: supply chain businesses Report MSC label misuse Teach ocean sustainability Engage with a fishery assessment Standards and certificationOpen sub navigation The MSC Fisheries Standard The MSC Chain of Custody Standard The ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard Developing our standards Science and research Our collective impact How we meet best practice For businessOpen sub navigation Fisheries Open sub navigation Why get your fishery certified? Fisheries certification guide Fisheries funding Developing world and small scale fisheries Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) Supply chain companies Open sub navigation Why get your business MSC certified? Supply chain certification guide After certification: Resources Use the MSC label Track a fishery Find a supplier Policy development Certification bodiesOpen sub navigation Fisheries program documents Chain of Custody program documents Supporting documents Translated documents About the MSCOpen sub navigation What is the MSC?Open sub navigation Who we are Our governance Our funding and finances Our Strategy Reports and brochures Contact us Working at the MSC How we meet best practice The MSC and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Our history The MSC and its response to the coronavirus pandemic As businesses and communities worldwide are adapting to travel bans, school closures and social distancing as a result of the global covid-19 pandemic, our team at the Marine Stewardship Council has changed the way it is working, so that we can support our valued partners at this exceptionally challenging time. Some of the changes we’ve put in place since the virus outbreak include: 20 March 2020 (updated 30 March 2020) MSC Offices We have temporarily closed most of our offices around the world, including our London headquarters, in response to government guidance and for the safety of our staff and stakeholders.However, our colleagues globally are available during their usual office hours on email, by telephone and video conference. If you do not have a regular MSC contact person, the email and telephone contact details for our regional offices are available here.Some of our offices in Asia-Pacific remain open or have re-opened. However, as the situation is changing quickly we would ask that you confirm in advance if you have an in-person meeting scheduled. Audits and assessments Fisheries are being offered a six-month extension on the usual timelines for MSC assessments and certifications. However, fishery partners who wish to go ahead with remote audits and existing timelines, can do so if this is feasible and agreed with Conformity Assessment Bodies.For supply chain businesses with an MSC Chain of Custody certificate, audits can still be conducted remotely, as previously announced. But if this is not possible due to the impacts of Covid-19, then a six-month extension can be requested.The measures are effective immediately and will remain in place until 27 September 2020. We expect normal auditing processes will return after then, but we’ll continue to evaluate the situation.Further details of the temporary changes to assessment and certification processes are on our website. Governance The MSC’s Stakeholder Advisory Council and Technical Advisory Board will meet as scheduled in late May 2020, albeit virtually rather than in person. They will continue their work, advising the MSC Board of Trustees on key policy issues. Seafood Futures Forum After much consideration, the MSC has taken the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Seafood Futures Forum. The flagship event was planned for 22 April 2020 during Seafood Expo Global in Brussels. After the Seafood Expo was postponed, we’d subsequently hoped to run the forum as a digital conference but given the rapidly evolving situation, we do not believe the timing is appropriate for the event.During the coming days and weeks we’ll be looking at other ways in which we can further adapt our program to minimise risks and support our partners as they grapple with the immediate challenges faced by the industry. Our cookie policy Our team at the MSC has changed the way it is working, so that we can support our valued partners at this exceptionally challenging time. ...
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Coronavirus-pausa-certificación_ES
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Date of issue: 30 March 2020PDF -
Sustainable tuna success as demand soars
https://msc20-live-cd2.msc.org/media-centre/press-releases/sustainable-tuna-success-as-demand-soars
Due to the ongoing covid-19 crisis, the need for healthy and safe proteins will only increase, adding to the pressure on our global tuna stocks. Many challenges lie ahead, but fortunately, an increasing number of fishers, retailers and brands are making bold commitments to achieve MSC certification. We must not lose this positive momentum.’’ The importance of sustainable tuna to us all As well as providing a high protein, low-fat, versatile way of eating fish as part of a healthy diet, tuna has a huge social and economic value. The global tuna market is worth more than US$42 billion a year. More than 6 million people are employed within the tuna industry in the Asia-Pacific region alone. Globally 65% of tuna stocks are considered to be in a healthy state, with 17.5% overfished and a further 17.5% at an intermediate level. Tuna recipes to try at home The MSC has teamed up with chef and author Bart van Olphen to provide three easy to follow recipes using tinned or frozen tuna. You can find more recipes for tinned fish in Bart’s new book, The Tinned Fish Cookbook, due to be published on Tuesday 26th May. (ebook available now). Tuna noodle salad with wafu dressing Tuna melt with ketchup Tuna and olive stuffed romano peppers Notes to editors * The surge in demand for canned tuna as a result of the coronavirus pandemic has been reported around the world including in in the UK, Italy, Germany and Spain. Google searches for canned tuna are up 50% compared to April 2019, with a 300% year-on-year rise in queries relating to ‘what to do with canned tuna’. World Tuna Day is celebrated annually on 2nd May. It is observed by the United Nations to recognise the ecological and economic importance of tuna. The MSC Sustainable Tuna Handbook, Global Edition, provides a comprehensive summary of the state of global tuna stocks, the issues surrounding its sustainable harvest, global market demand and certified sustainable tuna fisheries. It was developed with input from major tuna producers and brands in the UK and aims to guide those sourcing and buying tuna towards sustainable choices. Download for free. Tuna Wars: Power around the fish we love to conserve, by Steven Adolf presents the history of tuna fishing from its earliest roots. Tuna Wars tells the untold story of the power struggles emerging around tuna, from the distant past to the present-day. And, offers guidance on choosing sustainably fished tuna. It is available to buy on Springer. Contact your local press contact for more information, images and recipes. ...
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MSC COVID-19 pandemic labour derogation
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Date of issue: 06 May 2020PDF -
Tuńczyk - kompendium wiedzy o zrównoważonych połowach
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Date of issue: 29 April 2020PDF -
MSC Briefings and Statements
https://www.msc.org/media-centre/briefings-statements
What we doOpen sub navigation Oceans at riskOpen sub navigation Overfishing, illegal and destructive fishing The impact on communities Climate change and fishing Our approachOpen sub navigation What is sustainable fishing? What does the blue MSC label mean? How does the MSC label compare? Fishing methods and gear types Pathway to sustainability Our annual forum Our collective impactOpen sub navigation Sustainable fisheries Fisheries improving their practices Traceable seafood supply chains Monitoring our impact Ocean Stewardship Fund Leaders for a Living Ocean Science and research Ocean Lives What you can doOpen sub navigation Eat sustainable seafoodOpen sub navigation Sustainable fish to eat Sustainable seafood recipes 10 reasons to choose the blue fish label Buy sustainable seafood Sign up for newsletters Get certified: fisheries Get certified: supply chain businesses Report MSC label misuse Teach ocean sustainability Engage with a fishery assessment Standards and certificationOpen sub navigation The MSC Fisheries Standard The MSC Chain of Custody Standard The ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard Developing our standards Science and research Our collective impact How we meet best practice For businessOpen sub navigation Fisheries Open sub navigation Why get your fishery certified? Fisheries certification guide Fisheries funding Developing world and small scale fisheries Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) Supply chain companies Open sub navigation Why get your business MSC certified? Supply chain certification guide After certification: Resources Use the MSC label Track a fishery Find a supplier Policy development Certification bodiesOpen sub navigation Fisheries program documents Chain of Custody program documents Supporting documents Translated documents About the MSCOpen sub navigation What is the MSC?Open sub navigation Who we are Our governance Our funding and finances Our Strategy Reports and brochures Contact us Working at the MSC How we meet best practice The MSC and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Our history MSC briefings and statements Read background briefings and statements from the MSC MSC extends labour audit deadlines for supply chain partners in response to COVID-19 restrictions (6 April 2020) COVID-19: MSC sets out expectations on observer coverage during derogation period (22 April 2020) MSC sets out latest support for partners over coronavirus pandemic (30 March 2020) COVID-19: Six-month pause on MSC assessment and certification (27 March 2020) The MSC and its response to the coronavirus pandemic (20 March 2020) MSC Responds to Coronavirus Pandemic and Allows Off-Site Audits (19 March 2020) WWF Statement - March 2018 MSC response MSC response to Sea Choice Report - September 2017 Statement in response to Opitz et al analysis of fish stocks in the Northeast Atlantic - May 2016 Find out more Global Impacts 2017 Our Global Impacts Report showcases the progress and improvements delivered by certified fisheries around the world. Read the report Traceable supply chains Retailers, fishmongers and restaurants around the world are certified for traceability so fish sold with the MSC label can be traced to a sustainable fishery. Find out more Monitoring our impact The MSC monitoring and evaluation program works to understand the environmental and social impacts of the MSC. Find out more Our cookie policy briefings, statements, MSC, Read background briefings and statements from the MSC...
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Consultation on Review of the Fisheries Standard
https://www.msc.org/standards-and-certification/developing-our-standards/the-fisheries-standard-review/consultation
If a revised Standard is proposed, the focus in 2021 will be on reviewing the new document.All consultations in 2020 will be online due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.Places in workshops are limited and will be allocated so as to ensure representative participation. Consultations will be in English unless stated otherwise. If you feel language or time-zones are a barrier to participation, or have any other questions on the events, please contact us. Consultation events All events will be posted here. To be notified of future activities and developments, sign up to our Fisheries Standard Review update. Fisheries Standard Review Consultation LaunchVirtual conference In May 2020, we held a virtual conference for the Fisheries Standard Review Consultation Launch. The MSC’s Chief Science and Standards Officer Dr Rohan Currey, outlined the current Fisheries Standard Review and answered questions on all areas under consideration for revision. Project leads from Science and Standards also discussed the key issues under review in each of the three Principles of the MSC Fisheries Standard. Each talk was followed by a live Question and Answer session. View our virtual conference on demand Endangered, threatened and protected (ETP) species and ghost gearVirtual workshop14:00 UTC 10 June 2020 This workshop will consult on:Clarifying best practice for reducing impact on endangered, threatened and protected species, and Developing solutions to support the prevention of gear loss and ghost fishingRegister your interest in participating Introducing requirements on the type and quality of evidence needed for scoring fisheriesVirtual workshop 08:00 UTC 23 June 2020 / 13:00 UTC 25 June 2020This workshop will consult on possible changes to evidence requirements, specifically related toClarifying best practice for reducing impact on endangered, threatened and protected speciesEnsuring MSC certified fisheries are not involved in shark finningDeveloping solutions to support the prevention of gear loss and ghost fishingand how such requirements are best developed. We are looking for participants with a good understanding of the MSC Fisheries Standard and professional experience of fisheries monitoring or surveillance. Register your interest in participating Endangered, threatened and protected (ETP) speciesOnline survey11 June – 12 July 2020 This survey invites input on clarifying best practice for reducing impact on endangered, threatened and protected species, including how we can clearly and consistently designate these species. We seek contributions from those with knowledge of relevant populations or experience of managing the environmental impact of fisheries. Be informed when the survey opens Ghost gearOnline survey 11 June – 12 July 2020This survey invites input on developing solutions to support the prevention of gear loss and ghost fishing and mitigation actions for certified fisheries. Be informed when the survey opens Establishing best practice in monitoring, control and surveillanceOnline survey11 June – 12 July 2020This survey invites input on ensuring effective fisheries management systems are in place and how monitoring, control and surveillance are articulated. We seek contributions from those with a good understanding of the types of management systems and laws applicable to MSC fisheries. Be informed when the survey opens Restructuring the MSC StandardOnline survey11 June – 12 July 2020This survey invites input on making the MSC Fisheries Standard more efficient to make it easier to use, potentially by restructuring it or changing the scoring methodology. Be informed when the survey opens Defining the key attributes of the MSC StandardOnline survey11 June – 12 July 2020 This survey seeks input on making the MSC Fisheries Standard more efficient reviewing how to communicate the MSC Fisheries Standard in plain English. We are inviting practitioners, including Team Leaders, Assessment team members and Peer Review College members, to help identify the core attributes of the standard. Be informed when the survey opens Harvest strategies and harvest control rules Online survey11 June – 12 July 2020 This survey invites input on options for reviewing Principle 1 with a focus on harvest strategies and control rules. Be informed when the survey opens Evaluating the MSC’s requirements for the prevention of shark finningVirtual workshops07:00 UTC 7 July 2020 / 14:00 UTC 9 July 2020These workshops seek expert input in ensuring MSC certified fisheries are not involved in shark finning. We want to make sure our requirements reflect global best practice in policy and management measures. We are looking for participants with a good understanding of national and international policies and control mechanisms used to prevent shark finning, who also have a basic understanding of how third-party certification programs operate. Register your interest in participating Feasibility of Principle 1 changes for existing requirementsVirtual workshopJuly 2020 This workshop seeks input onReviewing Principle 1 with a focus on harvest strategiesExpanding guidance for fisheries managed with data-limited approaches under Principle 1Developing guidance on how to assess dynamic fisheriesWe are inviting experts in these areas to help us clarify and define specific terms and remove duplication in Principle 1. Participants need to have a good understanding of the MSC Fisheries Standard and knowledge of relevant stock assessment techniques.Register your interest in participating Asia Pacific Fisheries in FocusVirtual conference0600-0900 UTC / 1800-2100 NZST 8 July 2020Join us to explore what the MSC’s latest Fisheries Standard Review and pathways to sustainability mean for fisheries in the Asia Pacific. Hear from the MSC’s CEO, Rupert Howes, with a live question and answer session facilitated by MSC Asia Pacific Regional Director Pat Caleo. The MSC’s Chief Science and Standards Officer Dr Rohan Currey, will outline the current Fisheries Standard Review and answer questions on all areas under consideration for revision. We will also present opportunities for Asia Pacific fisheries through our Pathway to Sustainability program and tools. Sign up for our policy updates to be notified when registration opens The Fisheries Standard Review Every five years the MSC initiates a Fisheries Standard Review (FSR) to help us ensure our assessment and certification system remains the leading measure of fisheries sustainability. Find out more Our cookie policy The MSC is holding a series of consultations throughout 2020 and 2021 for stakeholders to take part in the development of the Fisheries Standard. ...
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Sustainable Fishing | MSC
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What we doOpen sub navigation Oceans at riskOpen sub navigation Overfishing, illegal and destructive fishing The impact on communities Climate change and fishing Our approachOpen sub navigation What is sustainable fishing? What does the blue MSC label mean? How does the MSC label compare? Fishing methods and gear types Pathway to sustainability Our annual forum Our collective impactOpen sub navigation Sustainable fisheries Fisheries improving their practices Traceable seafood supply chains Monitoring our impact Ocean Stewardship Fund Leaders for a Living Ocean Science and research Ocean Lives What you can doOpen sub navigation Eat sustainable seafoodOpen sub navigation Sustainable fish to eat Sustainable seafood recipes 10 reasons to choose the blue fish label Buy sustainable seafood Sign up for newsletters Get certified: fisheries Get certified: supply chain businesses Report MSC label misuse Teach ocean sustainability Engage with a fishery assessment Standards and certificationOpen sub navigation The MSC Fisheries Standard The MSC Chain of Custody Standard The ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard Developing our standards Science and research Our collective impact How we meet best practice For businessOpen sub navigation Fisheries Open sub navigation Why get your fishery certified? Fisheries certification guide Fisheries funding Developing world and small scale fisheries Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs) Supply chain companies Open sub navigation Why get your business MSC certified? Supply chain certification guide After certification: Resources Use the MSC label Track a fishery Find a supplier Policy development Certification bodiesOpen sub navigation Fisheries program documents Chain of Custody program documents Supporting documents Translated documents About the MSCOpen sub navigation What is the MSC?Open sub navigation Who we are Our governance Our funding and finances Our Strategy Reports and brochures Contact us Working at the MSC How we meet best practice The MSC and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Our history Ocean Hero: Veteran Fisher Turns Social Media Influencer When the Covid-19 pandemic shut down many of his traditional customers, Captain Zhang took to social media platform Tik Tok to reach seafood consumers. Read more Ocean Heroes: Business rivals unite to support the vulnerable Food wholesalers in the UK and have put aside competitive differences to address the needs of vulnerable people across the country. Find out more A foodie's guide to tuna How a staple can be a gourmet dish. Read more MSC sets out support for partners over coronavirus pandemic Unprecedented pause reflects the enormous challenges faced by the global seafood industry. Read more Ocean Lives Fishing is more than just a job, it forms the backbone of many communities. Read about passionate people bringing sustainable seafood to your plate and download our small-scale fisheries report. Read the fishers' stories Our Standards Developing our Standards We review our Standards because management practices and scientific understanding evolve. You can raise an issue or get involved in their development. Find out more Engage with a fishery assessment Many people contribute to a fishery assessment, your contribution is valuable and will lead to a better assessment of that fishery. Find out more The Fisheries Standard Review Every five years we initiate a review of our Fisheries Standard, addressing issues raised and incorporating new science and management best practice. Find out more Our cookie policy sustainable fish, sustainable seafood, sustainable fishing, blue label, blue MSC label For 20 years the MSC has been part of a team effort to keep our oceans full of life. Keep it wild, traceable and sustainable. Choose the blue fish label....
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Date of issue: 30 March 2020
News from IFS
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IFS Remote Surveillance Check now available
- IFS has launched the Guideline for the new IFS Remote Surveillance Check which can be downloaded here. IFS offers this IFS Remote Surveillance Check to see how company control current risks within their supporting management processes. This is optional and can be used to provide trust into the supply chain and to support risk management processes of business partners. The IFS Remote Surveillance Check is a stand-alone solution that is especially developed for this crisis situation. It is voluntary, not accredited and its result cannot be taken into account for present and/or future IFS Certification audits and IFS Global markets assessments. Please click here for more information
· Published Date22 April 2020 : Special IFS Corona Newsletter for Industry : Read more
· Published Date02 April 2020 : Translation of IFS Remote Surveillance Check newsletter : Read more
· Published Date31 March 2020 : IFS Remote Surveillance Check now available! : Read more
· Published Date26 March 2020 : IFS Update on the Coronavirus : Read more
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