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Alaska Fisheries Certification Progress Updates
- 7-16-2010
- Categorized in: Agency and Organizational News
Alaska Fisheries Certification Progress Updates
(Release July 16, 2010)
To continue to provide the highest assurance of responsible fisheries management, Alaska fisheries are currently undergoing a rigorous third-party certification process. This certification is being conducted by Global Trust Certification, Ltd., an internationally recognized and accredited certification body and leader in seafood standards development. Each major Alaska fishery will be assessed for conformance to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the FAO Guidelines for Ecolabelling Fishery Products. The substantive requirements of the FAO Code and Guidelines are the world's most widely recognized sustainability principles. Certification work is well underway for Alaska fisheries. Initial site visits have occurred, where Global Trust met with resource managers and industry stakeholders. The first of the certifications is expected to be completed in early 2011.
- To monitor the progress of the certification, we encourage you to check out the new Certification section on the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute's (ASMI) website.
- Here you will find:
- The latest progress reports for each of the major Alaska fisheries
- External resources under review by Global Trust
- Information on the certification standards
- A Global Trust company overview
- Also, be sure to check out the Sustainability News section for relevant seafood industry news articles and fisheries management announcements from the Alaska Department of Fish & Game, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, the International Pacific Halibut Commission, and the National Marine Fisheries Service.
- As the certification progresses, we will also be sending periodic email updates such as this. We welcome any feedback or questions you may have during this time, and we hope that you will find these updates helpful.
Background Information:
- Alaska seafood has long been regarded as a trusted source for wild and sustainable seafood.
- The Global Trust certification will offer additional value for Alaska seafood producers and processors selling in markets where third-party certification is required or desirable.
- Because the certification is being provided through ASMI, it will be free to Alaska customers.