Eco-label

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Sustainable seafood matters to the vast majority of consumers in Singapore and Malaysia, but many struggle to identify it on the shelf, according to new research released by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ahead of Chinese New Year.

12th February 2026

MSC: Sustainable seafood matters to eight in ten Singapore, Malaysia consumers

12th February 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has once again been recognised as a leading ecolabel for responsibly farmed seafood, with independent Dutch organisation Milieu Centraal ranking it among the Top Ecolabels in its latest review.

9th October 2025

ASC reaffirmed as top ecolabel by Dutch watchdog Milieu Centraal

9th October 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Shoppers in Australia are being urged to “check their cans” and look closer at what’s behind the label of their favourite canned tuna after a first-of-its-kind academic study from the University of…

6th May 2025

Australians urged to ‘check their cans’ for sustainable tuna claims

6th May 2025

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

International Accreditation Forum (IAF) and the World Sustainability Organization (WSO) have signed a scheme endorsement agreement to finalise the endorsement of Friend of the Sea as an IAF Multilateral Recognition Arrangement (MLA) sub-scope.

28th January 2025

IAF, WSO endorse Friend of the Sea

28th January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification programme has expanded the geography of its Fishery Standard to include fisheries from around the world, with the extension expected to provide further choice in wild-capture…

8th October 2024

RFM certification goes global

8th October 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

“Sustainable fisheries management is not just about preserving fish stocks for future generations, it’s also about keeping our oceans healthy, especially for those whose livelihoods depend on them,” Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner…

2nd May 2024

There’s more to it than price – reconnecting people and fish

2nd May 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) has recognised the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification programme under Version 2.0 of GSSI’s Global Benchmark Tool, the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has confirmed.

15th November 2023

GSSI renews recognition of BAP programme

15th November 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish sandwiches, Double Fish burgers and Kids Fish Fillet burgers served in more than 5,000 restaurants in China will now include the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) blue eco-label.

15th June 2023

McDonald’s China adds seafood eco-label to menu

15th June 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Audubon Nature Institute’s Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries (GULF) Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification programme is to transition to the Certified Seafood Collaborative’s (CSC) RFM certification programme, beginning with an assessment for…

3rd May 2023

US shrimp fishery enters RFM assessment

3rd May 2023

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Cape Fish has achieved Best Seafood Practices and Best Aquaculture Practices certifications from the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA), the first-ever seafood processing plant in South Africa to earn the distinction.

27th February 2023

First South African GSA

27th February 2023

FEED & NUTRITION

FEED & NUTRITION

Feed mills can now apply for certification from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).

18th January 2023

Certification for feed mills

18th January 2023

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

An increasing number of Scottish salmon farmers are seeking certification to prove their social and environmental credentials, according to certification and labelling scheme Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), which has seen a 144%…

5th December 2022

More Scots seeking ASC

5th December 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Western Australia’s rock lobster fishery is celebrating 22 years of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification following the announcement of its fifth successful assessment, on 29 November 2022. 

2nd December 2022

Rock lobster on a roll

2nd December 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

International non-profit Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is calling on member governments of the Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) to pass important conservation management measures for tuna stocks at the 19th Regular…

23rd November 2022

MSC urges tuna progress

23rd November 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) decision to suspend the Gulf of Maine lobster fishery’s eco-certification has not gone down well with leaders in the US state.

18th November 2022

Maine reacts to MSC loss

18th November 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Gulf of Maine lobster fishery’s Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification is being suspended amid concerns of endangered North Atlantic right whales becoming entangled in fishing gear.

17th November 2022

Maine loses eco-label

17th November 2022

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) has launched its new global standard for the sustainable certification of wild-capture fisheries.

26th October 2022

MSC upgrades standard

26th October 2022

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

There’s a distinct mismatch between what consumers expect from a seafood product that bears an eco-label and the reality of certified fisheries, according to new research commissioned by the On The Hook…

17th October 2022

Seafood eco-label warning

17th October 2022