The Icelandic haddock and saithe fisheries have been re-certified to the Icelandic FAO Based Responsible Fisheries Management Specification (Version 1.1).

The Icelandic haddock and saithe fisheries have been re-certified

The Icelandic haddock and saithe fisheries have been re-certified

The certification was awarded by Global Trust/SAI Global and demonstrates that the fisheries are managed in a responsible manner according to internationally recognised criteria and is a testament to the continued development of Icelandic fisheries.

The assessment included a thorough review of the Icelandic fisheries management system including laws, regulations and operations; the Individual Transferable Quota system; data collection, research and stock assessment; enforcement activities and an assessment of the fisheries effects on the ecosystem. Overall, the assessment concluded that the management system and harvest control rules (HCR) adopted a precautionary approach, allowing for responsible harvesting and careful treatment of the wider ecosystem.

The haddock quota for the current fishing year (September 2014 – August 2015) is 30,400 tonnes and saithe 58,000 tonnes.

Further information about the status of the fish stocks is available in the Marine Research Institute’s annual stock status report.

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