Inshore Norwegian cod, skrei, and haddock granted MSC recertification

After a lengthy process, the Norwegian Fishermen's Association received final notice last month that the certification process is complete. Thus, Norwegian seafood exporters can use the MSC certificate with immediate effect for Norwegian cod, including Skrei, and haddock for catches within 12 nautical miles. "Whitefish from Norway has a strong position both with our trading partners and with consumers in Europe and the rest of the world. Despite 2022 being a record year for both cod and haddock, the MSC recertification will be positive for further strengthening the position of Norwegian cod and haddock in the future", says Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council. "We are justifiably proud of the Norwegian management of cod and haddock. These fisheries are considered to be some of the best managed in the world, being tightly regulated with well-established science, policy, and control mechanisms to guarantee optimum sustainable use of marine resources. If we had not ...