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 May 17 2028
FISF Faroe Islands haddock, tusk, and ling in Faroese waters as certified by Global Trust Certification.
MSC-F-31402
Certified since October 24 2018
Issue Date: 07 November 2022
Expiry Date: 24 April 2024
FISF Faroe Islands NEA Cold Water Prawn as certified by Global Trust Certification.
Issue Date: 07 November 2022
Expiry Date: 05 June 2024
FISF Faroe Islands Saithe as certified by Global Trust Certification.
MSC-F-31374
Certification Date: 15 June 2013
Issue Date: 07 November 2022
Expiry Date: 15 December 2023
ISF Icelandic cod
MSC-F-31301
Certified since October 24 2012
Certification to be reassessed by December 23 2027
ISF Icelandic haddock
MSC-F-31302
Certified since April 24 2012
Certification to be reassessed by December 23 2027
ISF Icelandic saithe
MSC-F-31436
Certified since September 10 2014
Certification to be reassessed by March 9 2025