US senators call on Marine Stewardship Council to remove MSC certification from Russian cod fishery

Published 2024년 7월 23일

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The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) plans to continue certifying Russian cod under condition of sustainable fishing, despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This decision has faced scrutiny from the U.S. senators and the cod industry due to concerns about the MSC's certification of the Russian industry. Four U.S. senators have written a letter to the MSC CEO, urging the organization to remove Russian seafood from its program.

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After the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the MSC announced plans to continue certifying Russian cod as long as it implements a plan to conduct more sustainable fishing. The ongoing war will affect its certification of Russian fisheries as some assurance providers become difficult to work in the country. As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, U.S. senators and prominent figures in the U.S. cod industry have been increasing their scrutiny of the MSC and its continued certification of the Russian industry. Four U.S. senators: Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), ...

Source: Foodmate