Global seaweed production standard gets green light
The MSC had previously spoken of its plans to expand its sustainability standard beyond wild-capture fish and invertebrate fisheries to include wild seaweed for the first time.
At the time the MSC said it was responding to increasing global seaweed fishery production and a demand for certification in this area.
In order to introduce the global standard, the MSC has announced it will be joining forces with the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) , an independent non-profit organisation which sets a standard for sustainable aquaculture.
Together the two bodies hope to produce a standard that will build on their respective seafood certification and labelling programs while also including a public consultation process until the end of next month.
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Food Labelling Services comments:
Standards of food production are important, and clarity on labelling will be imperative