Certified Fisheries
Our goal is to increase the share of Faroese fisheries with a MSC certification. Currently, four types of fisheries have been certified.
Certifications
Each fishery achieves an individual certification from MSC. The certification is valid for five years, when the certification needs to be reassessed after a thorough review. The certifications are audited annually.
Provided below is a list of the current MSC certified Faroese fisheries.
FISF Faroe Islands cod, haddock and saithe in the Barent's Sea
MSC-F-31322
Certified since August 17 2012
Certification to be reassessed by February 17 2023
FISF Faroe Islands saithe in Faroese waters
MSC-F-31374
Certified since June 15 2013
Certification to be reassessed by December 15 2023
FISF Faroe Islands cod, haddock, ling and tusk in Faroese waters
MSC-F-31404
Certified since October 24 2018
Certification to be reassessed by April 24 2024
Note: The cod is suspended after 14. September 2022.
FISF Faroe Islands NEA Cold water prawn fishery
MSC-F-31411
Certified since 05.12.2013 certification valid until 05.06.2024.
ISF Icelandic cod
MSC-F-31301
Certified since October 24 2012
Certification to be reassessed by October 23 2022
ISF Icelandic haddock
MSC-F-31302
Certified since April 24 2012
Certification to be reassessed by October 23 2022
ISF Icelandic saithe
MSC-F-31436
Certified since September 10 2014
Certification to be reassessed by March 9 2025