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Fisheries Certification Program Announces Global Expansion
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Fisheries Certification Program Announces Global Expansion

The Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) Certification program owned by the Certified Seafood Collaborative (CSC) has expanded its fishery standard to include fisheries worldwide, CSC officials said in an Oct. 8 statement. The global expansion, according to the CSC, will go further to provide choice in wild capture sustainable fishery certification. The collaborative has said that it’s committed to supporting global fisheries in enhancing transparency for their customers, and the RFM aims to provide accessibility without the burden of logo licensing fees. The goal is to ensure that everyone in the supply chain with chain of custody can showcase their commitment to sustainability and responsible practices without financial strain. “As our program grows, we remain dedicated...
RFM Program for Certified Seafood Recognized by GSSI
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RFM Program for Certified Seafood Recognized by GSSI

A public-private partnership advocating for preserving oceans for future generations and more sustainable seafood has announced recognition of a Certified Seafood Collaborative (CSC) fisheries program. The CSC’s Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) program, based on version 2.0 of the Global Benchmark Tool, on June 30, became the first certification scheme to achieve Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) Initiative status. The partnership was cited for bringing together more than 100 partners worldwide for the common cause of turning seafood into a driver for good and attempting to preserve oceans for future generations, GSSI officials said. The RFM program was assessed and found to meet all 142 essential components, aligning them with the Food and Agriculture Organiz...