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FishWise updated white paper on seafood traceability
29/08/2012
FishWise first summarized her research and learnings on seafood traceability in a white paper released in May of 2012, for the purpose of assisting se ...
FishWise white paper on seafood traceability
01/05/2012
FishWise has summarized its research and learnings on seafood traceability in this document, for the purpose of assisting seafood companies and other ...
Assessemnt of On-Pack, Wild Capture Seafood Sustainability Certification Programmes and Seafood Ecolabels
18/01/2010
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) comes out on top in a new report commissioned by WWF that reveals poor performance among other assessed seafood e ...
Net Benefits: The First Ten Years of MSC Certified Sustainable Fisheries
01/10/2009
This report has been produced by the MSC to mark 10 years since the first fishery entered its certification programme. In fishers' own words - a ...
The growth in certification of marine fisheries in Southern Africa: Potential benefits and challenges
01/10/2009
This report discusses potential benefits and challenges of certification schemes. It states that 'international ecolabelling initiatives are unde ...
Review of Fish Sustainability Information Schemes
01/10/2009
The authors of this report argue that eco-Labelling schemes such as the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Friends of the Sea, and the Marine Conservat ...
Round Table on Eco-labelling and Certification in the Fisheries Sector: Proceedings
30/09/2009
The Round Table on Eco-labelling and Certification in the Fisheries Sector was jointly organised by the OECD Committee for Fisheries and the FAO Fishe ...
Understanding China's Fish Trade and Traceability Systems
17/08/2009
The author of this report suggests that China has made considerable progress in improving the traceability of its fish processing industry, but will n ...
Analysis of Expected Consequences for Developing Countries of the IUU Fishing Proposed Regulation and Identification of Measures Needed to Implement the Regulation - Phase 2
04/05/2009
This report describes the findings of an evaluation of the expected impacts of Council Regulation (EC) No.1005/2008 of 29th September 2008 establishin ...
FFA Fisheries Trade News, May 2009
01/05/2009
This issue includes articles on the external dimensions of the EU's proposed Common Fisheries Policy reform and on the opportunities, challenges ...
Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Community Ecolabel scheme
16/07/2008
The proposed regulation will apply to the products of fishing and aquaculture. The most significant environmental impacts during the life cycle of pr ...
Stop Illegal Fishing in Southern Africa
02/07/2008
This report looks at the status and impacts of IUU fishing in the southern African region, covering a number of themes and issues including internatio ...
Barriers to Biodiversity Conservation in Marine Fishery Certifcation
01/05/2008
Published in Fish and Fisheries, 2008, Vol 9, this article looks at the two global certification and ecolabelling systems ' the generic global do ...
Seafood Supply Chain Management: Methods to Prevent Illegally-Caught Product Entry into the Marketplace
07/01/2008
This paper analyses approaches to supply chain management in the global seafood market, and uses this analysis to make recommendations for better mana ...
Samudra Report No. 48
29/11/2007
This copy of ICSFs triannual journal has a range of articles and reports on various topics on fisheries, fishworkers, coastal communities and th ...
Ecolabelling as a Potential Marketing Tool for African Products
01/11/2007
This report was produced as a result of activities carried under the Development of an African Ecolabelling Scheme. This is part of a proj ...
Trade Secrets: Renaming and Mislabeling of Seafood
23/06/2007
As the global trade and market for seafood has grown, so have the twin problems of renaming and mislabelling. Resource scarcity, the potential for gre ...
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Regional Fisheries Management Organizations through Trade and Market Measures
01/05/2007
This briefing paper suggests that Regional Fisheries Management Organizations (RFMOs) can make more
effective use of trade and market measures in ach ...
Feasibility Study: Eco-labelling of Artisanal Coastal Fisheries in Senegal
01/05/2007
The majority of today certified fisheries are located in developed countries. Tropical small scale fisheries and artisanal fisheries from developing c ...
Trade and Market-Related Instruments to Reinforce Fisheries Management Measures to Promote Sustainable Fishing Practices
08/03/2006
Describes the current range of trade and market place-related measures being used by individual states, RFMOs, the fishing industry and NGOs to reinfo ...
Fishing for Good
01/07/2005
A frank account of attempts to put sustainable fish on the radar. It looks at what is being done through the marketplace - through the big fish proces ...
8th International Forum on IUU fishing
11/02/2013
This is the 8th in a series of international forums on Illegal, Unreported and unregulated (IUU) Fishing held at Chatham House on 11-12 February 2013.
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing: 1st Chatham House Update and Stakeholder Consultation Meeting
09/05/2006
The report of the 1st Chatham House update and stakeholder consultation meeting, held on 9 May 2006.
FishPopTrace
FishPopTrace is a collaborative project involving 15 research groups (from the EU, Norway and Russia), specialized in fish population genetics, molecular biology, proteomics, microchemistry and biochemistry, experts in wildlife forensics, stakeholders of the fisheries industry and, as a scientific consultant, a senior staff member of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). FishPopTrace was launched in March 2008 under the umbrella of the EU Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). The key to FishPopTrace's approach, which focuses on cod, herring, sole and hake, as initial sentinel species, is to develop a high throughput set of tools for species and population-specific identity of fish and fish products throughout the food supply chain.
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Friend of the Sea
Friend of the Sea (FotS) certifies and promotes seafood from sustainable sources. FotS Approved Fisheries (a) target stocks which are not overexploited; (b) use fishing methods which dont impact the seabed and (c) generate less than average (8%) discards.
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Marine Stewardship Council
Promotes the environmentally responsible stewardship of the worlds fisheries. It has developed an environmental standard for sustainable and well-managed fisheries, and uses a product label to reward environmentally responsible management and practices.
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Unilever
Unilever is a major supplier of fast-moving consumer goods, including fish and fish products. In 1996 the company made a commitment to source all its fish from sustainable stocks; in 1997, together with WWF, it set up the Marine Stewardship Council. Click on the link for the companys information on fish sustainability.
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Waitrose
Waitrose (part of the John Lewis Partnership) is a signatory of the Marine Stewardship Council and has a policy on sustainable fishing. The link takes you to the companys most recent Environmental Report.
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27/05/2011
Fish and chips
29/03/2011
Damanaki wants global effort on illegal fishing
05/03/2011
Illegal fishing is a crime, states Damanaki
02/03/2011
Tuna industry braces for EU safety audit
15/02/2011
FAO: Action on responsible fisheries
13/01/2011
Illegal fishing ban is working, Damanaki tells conference
04/06/2010
MSC listens to its partners with policy changes.
06/05/2010
Seafood giant welcomes fish stocks survey
27/04/2010
Findus commits to buy only MSC wild fish
26/04/2010
New market access rules, economic crisis affecting seafood industry: Developing countries struggle with new challenges getting fish to market
17/02/2010
WWF to collaborate with Supervalu on sustainable seafood assessment and sourcing
10/02/2010
1st batch of certified Coral Triangle tuna enters Europe
08/02/2010
Minister Shea supports strengthened new requirements with catch certification
27/01/2010
Vanishing sockeye shouldn't be labelled 'sustainable'
26/01/2010
EU bans uncertified RP tuna
20/01/2010
Sockeye eco-certification in year of collapse risks MSC credibility: critic
19/01/2010
MSC scores highest in an independent assessment of seafood ecolabels
18/01/2010
Seafood ecolabels under the spotlight in new WWF report
31/12/2009
Catch certificates to meet EU norms
22/12/2009
Shoppers confused by fish labels - report
07/12/2009
Shark fin traders criticise US report
04/12/2009
DFO launches certification system for exports
02/12/2009
Minister Shea launches new Catch Certification Office to support exporters of fish and seafood products to European Union
01/12/2009
DNA testing to help sharks keep fins
29/10/2009
New tools adopted in illegal fishing fight
28/10/2009
Fisheries: EU is ready to combat illegal fishing
27/10/2009
Bristol Zoo promotes sustainable seafood choices – and leads by example
22/10/2009
MPEDA to certify EU marine exports
06/10/2009
Net Benefits - ten years of MSC certified fisheries
18/09/2009
Certification for EU due in December
11/09/2009
EU norms on seafood to increase India’s exports
10/09/2009
First Russian fishery certified as Sustainable
09/09/2009
EC and Norway agree on implementation of IUU Regulation
08/09/2009
Fish buyers and fishermen face new electronic rules
02/09/2009
Africa: Developing countries brace for tougher fishing regime
01/09/2009
Denmark goes all-in for fisheries ecolabel
27/08/2009
Seafood readies to tap new markets
24/08/2009
Illegal fishing a major problem
21/08/2009
Chinese fish traceability not thorough enough for new EU Rules: WWF
18/08/2009
Canned sustainable American albacore tuna now on sale in the UK
18/08/2009
Companies commit to tracing tuna ‘from capture to plate’
17/08/2009
China’s fisheries must adapt to meet new EU regulations
17/08/2009
Chinese fishing industry falls foul of EU rules
07/08/2009
Sea change in store for supermarkets? Pressure from environmental groups to stop selling unsustainably produced seafood
28/07/2009
Guilt-free sushi: Environmentalists tout sustainable fish for the dish.
21/07/2009
UK stores reject NZ hoki
08/07/2009
World Summit on Fisheries Sustainability
21/06/2009
Not all Gappindo members ready for EU compulsory certification
08/06/2009
RI fishery exports to EU need certification by January
24/05/2009
RP asks EU to delay certification scheme for fishery products
07/05/2009
Fish and chip lovers asked to help police Atlantic waters
30/04/2009
Triple certification for Norwegian fisheries
28/04/2009
Sustained growth of MSC labelled products continues
26/04/2009
Local tuna canners seek delay in EU catch-certification plan
17/04/2009
Young's helps fish producer achieve Marine Stewardship Council certification
02/04/2009
IOTC to impose mandatory certification for tuna products
03/03/2009
First sustainable Atlantic cod and haddock arrive in the UK
02/03/2009
First MSC-certified Norwegian cod and haddock
27/01/2009
MSC ecolabelled products crosses 2,000 milestone
26/01/2009
UK's biggest fishery receives MSC certificate
20/01/2009
Tasmanian mussels achieve FOS accreditation
08/01/2009
British shoppers advised to take ethical line when choosing fish species
09/12/2008
MSC certification of Alaska pollock
04/12/2008
Sustainable fish project expands to Swedish school
27/10/2008
Lyons Seafoods first to market with MSC certified cold water prawns
08/10/2008
Iceland unveils new fish eco label
26/09/2008
Gulf of St. Lawrence northern shrimp fishery certified as sustainable
23/09/2008
New environmental certification to be announced
23/09/2008
Canadian shrimp becomes Clearwater Seafoods' second MSC certified sustainable product
04/09/2008
A simple label will solve the problem
01/09/2008
First Canadian fishery earns Marine Stewardship Council certification
25/08/2008
"Best hope at sustainable fisheries" short-changed by conservation efforts: UBC researchers
21/08/2008
White Fish Code of Practice Award for Grimsby fish merchanting companies
13/08/2008
Frinsa's canned mussels products labelled sustainable
12/08/2008
RI proposes marine product certification
08/08/2008
Globalization is destroying the world's oceans
15/07/2008
Germany world's [second] largest market for MSC labeled seafood
24/06/2008
EU agree key illegal fishing strategy
24/06/2008
Cape Town: Leading sustainable seafood programme expands into Southern Africa
20/06/2008
Preparation Agriculture/Fisheries Council of June 2008
19/06/2008
FAO: New steps toward sustainable trade in fish
18/06/2008
Norwegian saithe fisheries celebrate sustainability
17/06/2008
S Australian fishery gains international sustainability certification
17/06/2008
Leading sustainable seafood programme expands into Southern Africa
16/06/2008
Swedish herring fishery wins MSC certificate
16/06/2008
MSC "will not" extend its label to aquaculture
05/06/2008
Praise for MEP stance on illegal fishing
05/06/2008
Two eastern tropical Pacific dolphin species recovering
02/06/2008
FAO: Half of world fish trade sourced from developing countries
30/05/2008
Community system against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
29/05/2008
Tuna companies to receive sustainability award
28/05/2008
MSC: Celebrating a 100 fisheries milestone
26/05/2008
UN to hold international meeting on world fish trade
26/05/2008
Report examines how industry can turn the tide on sustainable fishing
23/05/2008
Dolphin deaths decreased under Dolphin-Safe project
21/05/2008
Omega Protein gains certification
14/05/2008
Friend of the Sea refuses to certify longline fishery
14/05/2008
IFFO draw up new Responsible Practice code
12/05/2008
Indonesian tropical prawns obtain certification
05/05/2008
Vessel owners slam Greenpeace tactics
28/04/2008
Japanese MSC products reach 100
23/04/2008
French fishing trawlers receive certification
21/04/2008
Sri Lanka deepwater "short-line" yellowfin tuna fishery certified
17/04/2008
EU to tighten net on illegal fishing: commissioner
15/04/2008
Illegal fishing is plundering Arctic waters
10/04/2008
Calls for species removal over fears of low conservation standards
01/04/2008
Greenpeace launches assault against U.S. seafood retailers
27/03/2008
Eco-scheme seeks opinions on sustainable seafood
26/03/2008
British seas turning green, says watchdog
25/03/2008
Enforcement and voluntary deals prompt a renaissance
14/03/2008
"World's first" sustainable shrimp hits US market
12/03/2008
Anchovies achieve sustainability certification
06/03/2008
European canned seafood company gains certification
26/02/2008
Dutch Fishmongers' Association signs up for MSC
22/02/2008
Italy: Rainbow trout certified sustainable
05/02/2008
Moroccan sustainable fisheries receive recognition
05/02/2008
Riding the Dutch sustainable seafood wave
31/01/2008
NFFO urge Commission rethink on IUU plans
25/01/2008
South Georgia icefish fishery seeks MSC certification
22/01/2008
MSC sorry over 'Stinky Fish'
17/01/2008
Scottish fisheries progress bid for for eco-label
15/01/2008
A favorite meal, now offering a side order of environmental awareness
11/01/2008
Need for change signalled by Howes
24/12/2007
The logic of green giving
17/12/2007
Kiwi companies vying for green fish
13/12/2007
Dutch retailers give 100% backing to MSC standard
11/12/2007
Dutch supermarkets set standards for the fish they provide
07/12/2007
Oregon Pink Shrimp Fishery earns worlds first sustainable shrimp fishery certification
07/12/2007
Norway: Traceability research from catch to plate
05/12/2007
Boat-free sea bass fishery wins MSC eco-label
04/12/2007
UK first as The Place hotels and brasseries gain Marine Stewardship Council certificates
30/11/2007
Developing world fisheries spell growth for MSC eco-label drive
22/11/2007
Scotland catches now up for sustainable stamp
21/11/2007
1,000th MSC product to hit shelves
13/11/2007
Russian salmon figures dont add up, says report
09/11/2007
First Dutch restaurant offers MSC-labelled seafood
09/11/2007
Pret launches sustainable salmon sandwich
09/11/2007
New EU fish law means China must step up oversight
07/11/2007
Friends of the Sea launches first Sustainable Seafood Marketplace online
06/11/2007
New Zealand hoki fishery recertified to MSC environmental standard
06/11/2007
Alaska Salmon re-certified for sustainable fishing
01/11/2007
Ocean Trawlers system verified by DNV
30/10/2007
Swiss retailer joins sustainable seafood scheme
26/10/2007
Sustainable seafood hits Italian supermarket shelves
23/10/2007
Organic cod fish fingers receive certification
20/10/2007
Dutch brown shrimp fleet committed to change to get MSC ecolabel
16/10/2007
Norwegian North Sea and Skagerrak herring fisheries seek MSC eco-label
16/10/2007
100th vessel certified in Responsible Fishing Scheme
12/10/2007
Alaska cod fishery seeks "sustainable" seal of approval
05/10/2007
Birds Eye cod move not good enough says Greenpeace
04/10/2007
Sustainable fishing Eco-labels should cast a broader net
02/10/2007
Comment invited on common tool for assessing seafood sustainability
02/10/2007
Something Fishy: An abridged extract from Bob Burtons Inside Spin: The dark underbelly of the PR industry
01/10/2007
Sustainable fish range in Japan doubles overnight
20/09/2007
First in Germany: Eco-labelled fish directly delivered to almost 3 million households
07/09/2007
First tuna fishery wins sustainability eco-label
06/09/2007
MSC awards first eco-label to tuna fishery
13/08/2007
Responsible Fishing Scheme nets 300 vessels
03/08/2007
Sustainable fish finger launched
19/07/2007
World Wildlife Fund president describes fisheries crisis
09/07/2007
MSC opens Tokyo office
25/06/2007
Italian outlet drops bluefin tuna
21/06/2007
Much ado about pollock
07/06/2007
Primorye fishermen insist on certification of all types of fishery
25/04/2007
Greenpeace offers media tour of Brussels show
23/04/2007
FAO to establish seafood certification guidelines
23/04/2007
UN agency to establish guidelines to certify fish
12/04/2007
Sainsburys pledges to sell only line caught fresh cod and haddock
30/03/2007
Concern over sales of illegal cod
26/03/2007
Origin labels to identify Swedish fish
21/03/2007
MCS: Supermarkets tackling issue of sustainable sourcing
27/02/2007
MSC undertakes review of eco-label requirements
13/02/2007
Nearly all Australians worried about fish
06/02/2007
Asda fish counters receive MSC approval
30/01/2007
Success for Responsible Fishing Scheme
30/01/2007
Swiss shoppers sorted for sustainable seafood snacks
26/01/2007
Governments fail to stop tuna plunder
24/01/2007
Unprecedented Japan summit aims to save worlds threatened tuna stocks
23/01/2007
International marine certification programme invites comment on the definition of sustainable fishing
15/01/2007
M&S to sell certified fish only by 2012
08/01/2007
Birds Eye increases focus on sustainability
31/12/2006
New protection body for Irish fisheries begins tomorrow
13/12/2006
Sea bass returns, but theres a catch
10/12/2006
End of the line
28/11/2006
Chilean sea bass: back in stores but still in trouble
23/11/2006
Eco-labeling Seychelles fish
20/11/2006
Supermarket giant launches sustainable seafood products in Japan
08/11/2006
Some Chilean sea bass is labeled sustainable
07/11/2006
Conscientious seafood buyers could reverse "widespread destruction" of fisheries
07/11/2006
Retailers must act responsibly says Prince of Wales
28/09/2006
Fish with conscience
27/09/2006
Care needed in fish purchases
27/09/2006
Dishes of Destruction the hidden costs of seafood
27/09/2006
Wales fishermen strive to go green
27/09/2006
WWF seafood report comes under fire
27/09/2006
Industry wants country-of-origin labeling on processed fish
22/09/2006
US retailer becomes first to sell Patagonian Toothfish
08/09/2006
Alaska crabbers are cracking down on illegal imports from Russia
06/07/2006
Joint Nordic front to combat illegal fishing
15/05/2006
New rules to combat illegal caviar trade
02/05/2006
UK: MSC lowers logo licensing fees to benefit small and medium size businesses
10/02/2006
First cod fishery receives MSC certificate
Traceability and Assurance in the Supply Chain: MSC Chain of Custody
31/03/2008
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Achieving Sustainable Development Through (Wild Caught) Fisheries Certification
31/03/2008
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Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing: An Industry Perspective
31/03/2008
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Private Sector Measures to Exclude IUU Seafood from Markets
21/11/2006
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Mr Paul Knapman
I have worked on IUU fishing related issues in the UK, Canada and the Baltic. I have been a Fisheries Officer, a Senior Fisheries Policy Advisor to a ...
Dr. As Tianbao Qin
Law Professor, to teach and research in the fields of environmental and resources law, biodiversity law, international law, etc. ...