Standard and Audit Submissions
SeaChoice actively engages in MSC and ASC
eco-certification processes through expert,
science-based input.
Over the last decade, we have participated in 74 per cent of all MSC certifications and 88 per cent of ASC certifications. Our partner organizations also contribute to MSC and ASC Standard development consultations.
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
- MSC policy consultation submissions on Shark Finning, Persistent Disagreement with Expert Judgment, Conditions, Unit of Assessment (April 2019)
- ASC-MSC Global Seaweed Standard — Second Round Consultation
- Principle 1 Harmonization Pilot — Second Round Consultation
- ICCAT Swordfish Principle 1 Harmonization Pilot
- Simplification, Harmonization, and Risk-based Framework Consultation
- Canadian Endangered, Threatened or Protected (ETP) Species Under the MSC Standard
- US Atlantic Dogfish-Winter Skate Extension — Assessment Submission
- North West Atlantic Canada Swordfish Longline Fishery — Re-assessment Public Comment Draft Report (PCDR) Comments
- North West Atlantic Canada Swordfish Longline Fishery — Re-assessment Second Submission
- Gulf of St Lawrence and Scotian Shelf Snow Crab Trap Fisheries — Re-assessment PCDR Comments
- BC Salmon – Re-certification PCDR Comments
- North and South Atlantic Swordfish Spanish Longline Fishery — PCDR Comments
- Canada North West Atlantic Swordfish Longline Fishery — Re-assessment First Submission
- Northern and Striped Shrimp SFA 1-7 — Re-assessment Submission
- Scotia Fundy Haddock — Re-assessment PCDR Comments
- Canadian 4VWX Purse Seine Herring Fishery — PCDR Comments
- Yellowtail Flounder — Re-assessment Submission
- 3Ps Cod — Assessment Submission
- 4VWX Purse Seine Herring
- 3LN Redfish — Assessment Submission
- Eastern Canada Offshore Lobster Fishery — Letters requesting an expedited audit sent to MSC and Acoura.
- Eastern Canada Offshore Lobster Fishery — Fourth Audit
- Gulf of St Lawrence and Scotian Shelf Snow Crab — Expedited Audit
- Canadian 4VWX Purse Seine Herring Fishery — First Audit
- Eastern Canada Offshore Lobster Fishery — Second Audit
- 3PS Cod — First Audit
- Complaint Submission re: Canada Northwest Atlantic Swordfish Longline Fishery — Final Audit Report
- Canada Northwest Atlantic Swordfish Longline Fishery — Fourth Audit
- Eastern Canada Offshore Lobster Fishery — First Audit
- Atlantic Halibut — Third Audit
- Northern and Striped Shrimp SFA 1-7 — Fourth Audit
- Canada Northwest Atlantic Swordfish Longline Fishery — Third Audit
- Atlantic Halibut (Second Annual) — Second Audit
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)
Certification Accreditation Requirements (CAR) Reviews — The CAR provides auditing rules and guidance for third-party auditors and their clients.
Core Standard — The harmonization of all species standards into one core standard.
Group Certification Methodology — Aims to allow a number of producers to apply for ASC certification in one application.
Multi-site Certification Methodology — Aims to allow companies to apply for ASC certification for a number of farm sites in one application.
- Multi-site Certification Methodology — First Public Consultation
- Multi-site Methodology — Second Public Consultation
Salmon Standard Operational Reviews – Proposed changes to the Salmon Standard criteria and indicators.
- Operational Review — Fish Feed Dependency and Parasiticide Treatments
- Salmon Standard Operational Review — Fish Feed Dependency and Benthic Monitoring
- Salmon Standard Operation Review — Further Feedback at Request of ASC — Benthic Monitoring
- Operational Review — Parasiticide Treatment Index
Atlantic Canada
Kelly Cove Salmon Farms
- Liverpool Bay (First Audit)
- Liverpool Bay (Second Audit)
British Columbia
Cermaq Canada Farms
- Dixon Bay, Ross Pass, Millar Channel (surveillance)
- Saranac Farm
- Ross Pass and Millar Channel
- Dixon Bay
- Burdwood
- Maude
- Edmund Bay
- Westside
- Raza Island
- Venture Point
- Brent Island
- Mussel Rock
MOWI (Marine Harvest) Farms
- Alexandra Inlet, Goat Cove, Kid Bay (multi-site)
- Shelter Bay
- Humphrey Rock
- Midsummer
- Sargeaunt Pass
- Wanx Tail
- Alexander Inlet
- Mahatta East
- Hardwicke Farm
- Althorp Farm
- Doctor Islets
- Shelter Pass
- Sonora Point
- Sheep Passage
- Phillips Arm
- Chancellor
- Glacier Falls
- Goat Cove
- Bull Harbour
- Monday Rock
- Duncan Island and Doyle Island
Further Information on our MSC and ASC work:
What’s Behind the Label Report
ASC Global Review
ASC Variances and Process
Eco-certifications, Rankings and Claims
Improving Eco-certifications