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Accredited certification for MSC, ASC, and CSI
For European companies interested in showcasing their commitment to sustainable best practices within the seafood industry, SCS Seafood 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.
Certification opens the door to higher-margin markets and gives your company a competitive edge by meeting retailer and customer demand. It also helps manage risk, since it assures customers that seafood comes from legal, environmentally responsible sources.
SCS Global Services was the first accredited MSC Chain of Custody certification body and a contributor to the development of the MSC, ASC, and RFM standards (RFM has since evolved into Certified Seafood International, CSI). SCS remains a leading certifier in the region today, fully versed in the nuances of the requirements and on-the-ground challenges faced by certificate holders and applicants in the European region, having certified hundreds of organizations.
In addition, our team of multi-language speaking auditors has a reputation within the European region for providing thorough, timely, and cost-effective service.
You can also bundle your certification with a Food Safety audit, Social Compliance, or another sustainability audit – ask us for details.
By becoming CoC certified, your business will be able to:
To be CoC-certified your organization must have procedures and record keeping in place where you can demonstrate to an auditor that you’ve:
Submit application
Submit an application. SCS prepares a proposal that includes the scope and cost of the audit. Sign and return the proposal to begin the project.
Pre-Audit
Become familiar with the requirements then review your operations, developing additional procedures, training and record keeping as needed to ensure you can demonstrate to an auditor that you have:
On-site Audit
An SCS auditor visits your facilities to review your organization's control systems and records from a sample of transactions to verify traceability. The auditor then prepares an audit report.
Corrective Actions
Based on findings in the audit report, SCS issues corrective action requests as applicable. Your organization must respond to any non-conformities raised.
Certification Decision
SCS reviews the audit report as well as evidence of implementation of corrective actions before rendering a final certification decision. Successful applicants are issued a CoC certificate and can sell certified product and promote their certification. SCS can also provide client marketing support.
Surveillance Audits
CoC certification is granted for three years and requires surveillance audits at 12 or 18 month intervals relative to the risk of your operations.
| Document Name | Document |
|---|---|
| Brochure: View the benefits of chain-of-custody certification | English |
| Brochure: Your One-Stop Shop for Sustainable Seafood Solutions | English | Spanish |
| CSI Chain of Custody Standards | Visit Site |
| MSC Chain of Custody | Visit Site |
| MSC Chain of Custody Standards | Visit Site |
| RFM Chain of Custody Standards | Visit Site |
To see a list of clients who are certified by SCS Global Services, click here
