Peru's squid fishing industry obtains MSC certification

Peru's squid fishing industry has joined the Marine Stewardship Council Improvement Plan (MSC-IP). The standard is based on three principles: maintaining the health of the resource population, minimizing the impact of fishing on the ecosystem, and ensuring sound management practices (with clear rules and full traceability). Joining the Marine Stewardship Council Improvement Plan (MSC-IP) means taking on specific responsibilities, including developing a continuous improvement plan, accepting independent verification, and taking concrete actions to strictly adhere to all parameters. This requires the country to make a positive commitment by formulating appropriate public policies, providing sufficient control resources, supporting scientific research, and establishing effective mechanisms to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. By joining the Marine Stewardship Council Improvement Plan (MSC-IP), Peru faces a dual opportunity: On the one hand, it demonstrates ...