The MSC label, assurance and sustainability
You can be sure that seafood with the MSC blue label has come from a certified sustainable fishery.
What is the MSC and why is certified sustainable seafood important?
How the MSC works
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Our governance
Independence, transparency, impartiality and multi-stakeholder governance are central to the MSC.
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Our history
We’ve worked with our partners for 25 years to protect the oceans and make seafood sustainable.
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Our funding and finances
As a global NGO, the MSC benefits from the generous support of donors who share our mission and vision.
How we meet best practice
Watch our short explainer to learn how fisheries go through a rigorous, independent, transparent, impartial and scientific process to meet the MSC's Standard for sustainable fishing.
Who we are
Our Executive Committee is responsible for organisational decisions and are accountable to our Board. Our science and research team ensures the development of our Standards reflects best practice.
Working at the MSC
We employ a diverse group of people across 18 offices around the world to ensure our oceans are teeming with life and seafood supplies are safeguarded for future generations.