Sustainability (seafood)
MSC Chain of Custody (and fishery) certificate
Voluntary (commonly requested)
About this certificate
- Type
- Private scheme (GFSI-benchmarked or other)
- Issued by
- Marine Stewardship Council
- Recognised bodies
- Conformity assessment bodies accredited by ASI
- Product scope
- Wild-capture seafood & supply chain
- Typical validity
- CoC certificate 3 years with surveillance
- Key data on the certificate
- MSC-C-xxxxx code; CAB; holder; sites; species; validity
Key markets that require it
- European Union (Bloc) — Commonly requested: Wild seafood Source for European Union
Markets named in the catalogue
EU, UK, US, Japan retail
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.