Certifying Fisheries and Chain of Custody for a Sustainable Future
Who's Involved?
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
The MSC is an independent, global, non-profit organization whose role is to recognize, via a certification program, well-managed fisheries and to harness consumer preference for seafood products bearing the MSC label of approval.
This is achieved by accrediting companies to become certification bodies to assess fisheries or companies against the MSC Standard for fisheries or chain of custody certifications. All certification bodies must meet specified requirements as stated in the MSC Accreditation Manual. ASI – Accreditation Services International GmbH is the independent organization that accredits MSC certifiers.
MRAG Americas, Inc.
MRAG Americas, Inc. is an independent consulting business dedicated to promoting responsible, rational and sustainable utilization of aquatic resources, with offices in Massachusetts, Florida, California, Alaska, and Hawaii. Our staff consists of a unique and highly motivated group of scientists and specialists with expertise in fisheries and aquatic resource science, management, and monitoring; fisheries observer programs; ecosystem and protected area management; government liaison and relations; and international conservation and management agreements. Please read on about our general qualifications and policies.
The Client
The Client (typically one or more stakeholders such as fishery associations, suppliers, processors, government departments) is the body that elects to sponsor a fishery or any portion of the distribution chain for a fishery for full assessments toward certification. The fishery or distribution chain becomes certified only when it has been successfully assessed against the MSC Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing (fishery certifications) or the MSC Chain of Custody Standard (chain of custody certifications) by an independent certification company (MRAG Americas, Inc.).
Learn more about our MSC Chain of Custody and Fishery Certification Clients.
Lean more about MSC Certifications and the Certification Process.
For more information please contact:
Dr. Robert Trumble
Vice President
MRAG Americas, Inc. Southeast Office
10051 5th Street North, Suite 105
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 563-9070
certification@mragamericas.com
Customer License Code MSCI0408
MRAG Americas is fully accredited
to perform chain of custody certifications and
is undergoing
accreditation by ASI to undertake fishery certifications.