Sustainable fishing products in Chain of Custody
Marine Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Standard
MSC COC
What is the purpose of the MSC COC certification ?
Labelling MSC COC promotes sustainable fishing practices while respecting wild aquatic fauna.
What are the key guarantees of MSC COC?
The MSC COC certification guarantees:
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Certified supply: companies must purchase certified product from a certified supplier
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Identifiable: certified products are clearly identifiable
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Separation: certified products are separated from non-certified
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Traceable and recorded: certified products are traceable, and volumes are recorded
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Good management system: to meet requirements of the standard
For which category of products?
The MSC COC certification applies to seafood products from fishing activities.
Who can get certified MSC COC?
A diverse range of businesses, from processors to restaurants can be certified MSC COC.
How to get the label MSC COC?
To be certified, businesses are audited by an independent certification body like Ecocert. For products to carry the blue MSC label, every company in the supply chain must have a valid Chain of Custody certificate.
Why choose Ecocert?
With nearly 30 years of experience for audit and certification of organic products in France and in more than 130 countries, Ecocert is the world's leading specialist in the certification of sustainable practices.
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