What is the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)?
The MSC is the world’s leading eco-label for sustainable fish and seafood. Any fish with the MSC label can be traced back to a sustainable source. The science behind the label is world-class. MSC worked with the best experts around to world to develop scientific standards for sustainable fishing and rigorous chain of custody standard for traceability.
If fishing companies, suppliers and fish and chip shops meet these standards, they can then use the blue MSC label in order to demonstrate the sustainability of their products.
This label makes it easy for all consumers to choose seafood which has been caught by fishermen who care for the environment and are ensuring that there are plenty more fish in the sea for future generations.
The MSC is a global charity (registered charity number 1066866) that aims to address the global challenge of overfishing and safeguard fish and seafood supplies for the future.
What is Chain of Custody?
The MSC Chain of Custody Standard is a traceability certification scheme. It works at every level in the supply chain from certified sustainable boats to the final sale. Each company in the supply chain handling or selling an MSC certified product must have a valid MSC Chain of Custody certificate. This makes sure that MSC labelled fish and seafood comes from a certified sustainable fishery.
Why become MSC certified?
The demand for traceable, sustainably caught fish and seafood is increasing around the world.
Choosing
Your business can satisfy increased consumer demand for traceable and sustainable fish, accessing new and customers.
Being MSC certified opens up new promotional opportunities.
Certification can enhance your
By being MSC certified, you are helping to secure fish and seafood supplies for the future!
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"The MSC’s blue tick ecolabel is the best recognised and most trusted indicator of seafood sustainability, and shows customers at a glance that you're protecting the oceans - so we’re delighted that it will now be easier for NFFF members to become MSC certified." Andrew Crook - NFFF President and owner of Skippers of Euxton in Euxton.
How do I get MSC Chain of Custody certified?
Getting MSC certified is easier than ever by applying through the NFFF. Shops and restaurants now have the option of applying for a combined NFFF Quality award and MSC chain of custody certification.
Below is an outline of how to prepare and apply for MSC certification.
To start your journey to become MSC certified, we recommend that you visit our helpful documents folder. Here, you will find an easy to use certification handbook, tips for completing your MSC onsite audit and staff training materials.
Once you have read through these documents, you can begin your online MSC application. Just click the link below and fill out the application form. If you have any questions, contact Helen Brook at helen@nfff.co.uk
* Check if your current supplier is MSC certified on the MSC’s online supplier directory.
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| Type of Certification | Cost |
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| MSC Certification for Quality Accreditation Holders | £250 (including VAT) |
| MSC Certification and NFFF Quality Accreditation for Non-NFFF Members | £830 (including VAT) |
| MSC Certification and NFFF Quality Accreditation for NFFF Members | £670 (including VAT) |
*** There is also a cost to using the MSC
The UK’s MSC certified fish and chip shops
The number of MSC certified fish and chip shops across the UK are growing rapidly. Many of these shops have been nominated for, and won awards including:
Simpsons Fish and Chips
Winner of the UK’s Best Fish and Chip Takeaway 2016
Quayside Fish and Chips
Winner of the UK’s Best Fish and Chip Takeaway 2014
The Bay Fish and Chips
Winner of the UK’s Best Fish and Chip Takeaway 2013 and The Good Catch Award 2013
Kingfisher Fish and Chips
Good Catch Award 2016
