In response to our press release, Seafood Source released a piece on the MSC FSR. The piece mentions our concerns that the MSC could lose credibility if the standard that comes out of this FSR process does not adequately address stakeholder concerns, our scorecards, and our concerns around the transparency of the decision making process. Included is a response from the MSC on the issue.
“MSC Head of Public Relations Jo Miller said, “the MSC Fisheries Standard is the leading international standard for sustainable fishing and is used to assess if fisheries are well-managed and environmentally sustainable.”
“We regularly review our Standard to reflect the evolution and uptake of best practice in fisheries management as well as improve its implementation and address stakeholder concerns,” she said. “The current Fisheries Standard Review began in 2018 and has involved the most extensive consultation ever undertaken by the organisation, with the participation of over one thousand stakeholders. The MSC has also conducted our own research, reviewed research carried out by independent scientists, spoken directly with experts, solicited advice from our governance bodies and tested proposed revisions in mock assessments.”
Our press release was also picked up by Glenroeestates.com, who summarized our press release and concerns.
