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The MSC has established a broad set of principles and criteria, which are implemented through a standardized certification scheme. Only fisheries meeting these standards will be eligible for certification by independent, accredited certification bodies such as IMS International. By opting to use the MSC logo, producers of fish products will give consumers the option to buy fish products that have been derived from sustainable, well-managed sources.
The MSC certification process is confidential and all fisheries have access to the fisheries certification scheme, irrespective of size and location. Certification will be awarded subject to an assessment, carried out by independent certification bodies accredited by the MSC such as IMS International. The assessment ensures that the fisheries are complying with the MSC Principles and Criteria. Sustainable marine fisheries, by definition, will ensure that the catch of marine resources is at a level compatible with long-term sustainable yield, while maintaining the marine environment's biodiversity, productivity and ecological processes. The Principles and Criteria take into account relevant laws, ecological sustainability and ecosystem integrity, responsible and effective management systems, benefits from the fishery, and social considerations.
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