Sustainable Seafood Chain of Custody

MSC CoC, ASC CoC, and RFM CoC Certification

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As the market for sustainable seafood grows, consumers are increasingly demanding to know their fish are sourced from responsible fisheries or fish farms. SCS Chain of Custody (CoC) certification provides accurate and efficient services globally to track sustainably sourced seafood from the point of harvest, from either Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sources, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified sources or Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certified sources through the supply chain to the customer. This has contributed to retailers making commitments to source and sell CoC-certified products.  By becoming certified, your company will gain access to higher margin markets and gain competitive advantage by meeting retailer and customer demand. In addition, companies can manage their risk by assuring customers that their seafood comes from legal and environmentally responsible sources.

SCS was the first accredited MSC CoC certification body and a contributor to the development of the MSC, ASC, and RFM standards, SCS is fully versed in the nuances of the requirements and on-the-ground challenges faced by certificate holders and applicants. In addition, our team of professional auditors has a global reputation for providing thorough, timely, and cost-effective service.

Why Choose SCS?

SCS has four decades of experience certifying environmental, social, health and safety claims and is recognized globally for integrity, scientific rigor and true independence.  We provide accurate and efficient certification services globally for MSC, ASC, and RFM supply chain. As the first accredited MSC CoC certification body and a contributor to the development of the MSC, ASC, and RFM standards, SCS is fully versed in the nuances of the requirements and on-the-ground challenges faced by certificate holders and applicants. In addition, our team of professional auditors has a global reputation for providing thorough, timely, and cost-effective service. The certification process is easy – After receiving your application, SCS 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 will issue your company an MSC, ASC, RFM (or any combination thereof) Chain of Custody Certificate(s).

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By becoming CoC certified, your business will be able to:

  • Gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace by meeting retailer or customer demand for certified products
  • Access to higher margin markets
  • Manage risk by assuring your customers that your seafood comes from legal and environmentally responsible sources
  • Promote your products with consumer-facing sustainability labeling
  • Demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Help protect the marine environment and secure fish stocks for the future

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