What we do
Learn more about MSC certification, certified fisheries, and participating companies.
What is MSC?
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) works to promote sustainable fishing practices and support fishing communities for future generations.
MSC operates a global certification and ecolabel programme for fisheries.
MSC Fishery Standard
MSC Chain of Custody Standard
The two MSC standards
Certified Fisheries
FISF works to increase the share of Faroese fisheries with MSC certification.
Currently, several fisheries are certified and audited every year.
How Certification Works
- Each fishery receives its own MSC certification
- Certification is valid for five years
- Fisheries are audited every year
- Reassessment is required after five years
Become a Participant
FISF invites Faroese fishing vessels, landing sites, processors, and trading companies to become participants in MSC-certified fisheries.
Who Can Participate?
Fishing vessels
Landing sites
Processing companies
Trading companies
Interested in Joining?
Learn how your company can become part of Faroese MSC-certified fisheries.