MSC Chain of Custody Marine Stewardship Council

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody certification ensures that seafood products carrying the MSC label are sourced from sustainable fisheries and handled responsibly throughout the supply chain. This certification provides assurance that products are traceable, segregated, and meet strict sustainability standards, reinforcing consumer trust and supporting ocean-friendly practices. Cotecna can assist your businesses in getting the MSC CoC certification.

What is MSC Chain of Custody Certification? 

MSC Chain of Custody is an internationally recognized standard that verifies seafood products originate from MSC-certified fisheries and remain identifiable and traceable at every stage, from landing to final sale. MSC CoC applies to processors, distributors, retailers, and any business handling MSC-labelled seafood. 

By achieving MSC Chain of Custody certification through Cotecna, your organization demonstrates its commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible sourcing, opening access to premium markets and meeting retailer and regulatory requirements worldwide. 

 

Benefits of MSC Chain of Custody Certification 

  • Build consumer confidence by assuring customers that your seafood is sustainably sourced and traceable.
  • Gain global market access by meeting global retailer and buyer requirements for certified sustainable seafood.
  • Demonstrate regulatory compliance with international sustainability and labelling standards.
  • Strengthen your brand reputation as an environmentally responsible business.
  • Ensure supply chain integrity through segregation and traceability of certified products. 

 

How to Get MSC Chain of Custody Certification with Cotecna 

Cotecna provides MSC Chain of Custody certification services to help businesses demonstrate compliance with globally recognized standards for sustainable seafood sourcing and traceability. This certification strengthens brand reputation and ensures product integrity throughout the supply chain, from source to final sale. 

Organizations seeking MSC Chain of Custody certification must first complete the application and contract agreement process. 

Once this is finalized, Cotecna will conduct an initial certification audit or re-certification audit to verify compliance with MSC Chain of Custody requirements. Upon successful completion, your organization will receive an MSC certificate, typically valid for 3 years. 

To maintain certification, surveillance audits will be scheduled at predefined intervals during the validity period. These audits ensure ongoing compliance, continuous improvement, and adherence to best practices in sustainable seafood handling and traceability. 

 

Request a Certification

The following Cotecna locations and subsidiaries are accredited as certification bodies for MSC Chain of Custody Marine Stewardship Council:   

To request an audit, certification, or for more information on the certification process, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

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