What is Sustainable Seafood Chain of Custody?
The market for certified responsibly managed wild-caught and farmed fish is exploding – $18.6 billion USD in 2024, and expected to nearly double by 2034. Companies involved along the entire seafood chain of custody – from harvest to table – are part of this growing success story. Gain access to higher margin markets and gain competitive advantage by meeting retailer and customer demand.
For companies in Australia interested in showcasing their commitment to sustainable best practices within the seafood industry, SCS Global Services Chain of Custody (CoC) certifications provide accurate and efficient services to track sustainably sourced seafood from the point of harvest, through the supply chain to the customer. Our local and regional auditors are proud to support your efforts every step of the way with top-rated, accredited third-party certification of your fishery, farming, and chain of custody processing and handling operations under the following respected programs:
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
The world’s oldest and most widely recognized sustainability certification for wild-capture fish and seafood. Certifications available for fisheries and for the entire chain of custody.
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)
Responsibly farmed fish and seafood benchmark recognized by retailers everywhere. Certifications available for fish farms, feed, and the entire chain of custody.
Certified Seafood International (CSI) – formerly RFM
Newest standard for environmentally responsibly fishery management plus robust chain of custody, with the ability to identify origin on the ecolabel.
Fair Trade USA – Ethical Seafood
Part of the international Fair Trade movement to ensure that workers and communities benefit from responsible food production, along with strong environmental protections.
Find details about each of these programs by clicking on the page links provided above, or simply contact us here to request more information about any or all of these programs. You can also bundle your certification with a Food Safety audit – ask us for details.
By becoming certified, your company can gain access to higher margin markets, gain competitive advantage by meeting retailer and customer demand, and more effectively manage risk.
Why Choose SCS Global Services ?
SCS Global Services is the world’s premier certification body for sustainable fisheries management, farmed fish, and seafood chain of custody. For our customers in Australia and New Zealand, we provide accurate and efficient certification services for MSC, ASC, and RFM supply chains. The certification process is easy – After receiving your application, SCS Global Services will submit an audit proposal tailored to your company’s operational needs. Once agreed to, the audits include – document reviews, traceability and batch reconciliation exercises, staff interviews, and a facility walkthrough. Upon successful completion of your audit, SCS Global Services will issue your company an MSC, ASC, RFM (or any combination thereof) Chain of Custody Certificate(s).
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