CodMarine oils are MSC certified, and products made with CodMarine oil can carry the MSC blue logo.
The Marine Stewardship Council is an international non-profit organization. They recognise and reward efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future.
The blue MSC label is only applied to products from fisheries that have been certified to the MSC Fisheries Standard, a set of requirements for sustainable fishing. For MSC, sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in the ocean, respecting habitats, and ensuring people who depend on fishing can maintain their livelihoods.
The sustainability of a fishery can be assessed regardless of its size, geography or the fishing method used. MSC fisheries Standard is a science-based way to measure sustainability. When fisheries are independently assessed to the standard, three main principles are considered:
1. Sustainable fish stocks - Are there enough fish left in the ocean? Fishing must be at a level that ensures it can continue indefinitely and the fish population can remain productive and healthy.
2. Minimizing environmental impact - What are the impacts? Fishing activity must be managed carefully so that other species and habitats within the ecosystem remain healthy.
3. Effective fisheries management - Are operations well managed? MSC certified fisheries must comply with relevant laws and be able to adapt to changing environmental circumstances.
The sustainability of a fishery is an ongoing process. After they are MSC certified, fisheries are regularly reassessed, and many are required to make further improvements. Scientific knowledge also improves all the time and fisheries are encouraged to develop new ways of conserving marine resources for future generations.
Fun Fact: Data from MSC is used by the UN Environment Programme and other intergovernmental organizations to track progress towards international goals to end overfishing and protect biodiversity.
