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    Australia Heard Island and McDonald Islands toothfish & icefish

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-0558 Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) Hooks And Lines - Set longlines 58 (Indian Ocean, Antarctic) MSC-F-31425
      UoC-2578 Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) Traps: Demersal fish traps 58 (Indian Ocean, Antarctic) MSC-F-31425
      UoC-1726 Mackerel icefish (Champsocephalus gunnari) Trawls - Midwater trawls 58 (Indian Ocean, Antarctic) MSC-F-31425
      UoC-1956 Mackerel icefish (Champsocephalus gunnari) Trawls - Bottom trawls 58 (Indian Ocean, Antarctic) MSC-F-31425
      UoC-0557 Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) Trawls - Bottom trawls 58 (Indian Ocean, Antarctic) MSC-F-31425
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    FISF Faroe Islands demersal

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-2508 Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) Trawls - Bottom trawls: Demersal trawl 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-2511 Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated): Jigging 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-2962 Saithe(=Pollock) (Pollachius virens) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-2963 Saithe(=Pollock) (Pollachius virens) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
    • Suspended
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1690 Tusk(=Cusk) (Brosme brosme) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-1688 Tusk(=Cusk) (Brosme brosme) Trawls - Bottom trawls - pair trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-1689 Tusk(=Cusk) (Brosme brosme) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-2509 Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines: Demersal longline 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-2964 Saithe(=Pollock) (Pollachius virens) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification) Certificate Code
      UoC-1692 Ling (Molva molva) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-1693 Ling (Molva molva) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-2505 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Trawls - Bottom trawls: Demersal trawl 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-2506 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines - Longlines: Demersal longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-2507 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated): Jigging vessels 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-2965 European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Trawls - Bottom trawls - pair trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2966 European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2967 European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2968 European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Seine Nets - Boat or vessel seines - Danish seines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2969 Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) Trawls - Bottom trawls - pair trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2970 Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2971 Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2972 Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) Seine Nets - Boat or vessel seines - Danish seines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2973 Monkfishes nei (Lophius spp) Trawls - Bottom trawls - pair trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2974 Monkfishes nei (Lophius spp) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2975 Monkfishes nei (Lophius spp) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-2976 Monkfishes nei (Lophius spp) Seine Nets - Boat or vessel seines - Danish seines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn
      UoC-3082 European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3083 European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3084 European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3085 European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets: Demersal gillnets 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3086 Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3087 Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3088 Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3089 Lemon sole (Microstomus kitt) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets: Demersal gillnet 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3090 Angler (Lophius piscatorius) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3091 Angler (Lophius piscatorius) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3092 Angler (Lophius piscatorius) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-3093 Angler (Lophius piscatorius) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets: Demersal gillnets 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
      UoC-1691 Ling (Molva molva) Trawls - Bottom trawls - pair trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31402 (F-DNV-277400)
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    West Greenland coldwater prawn

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-0202 Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis) Trawls - Bottom trawls - otter trawls 21 (Atlantic, Northwest) MSC-F-31391 (F-ACO-0027)
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    Ross and Amundsen Sea Antarctic Toothfish Longline Fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-3392 Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) Hooks And Lines - Set longlines: Bottom Set Longline 88 (Pacific, Antarctic) MSC-F-31221 (F-ACO-0032)
      UoC-3393 Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) Hooks And Lines - Set longlines: Bottom Set Longline 88 (Pacific, Antarctic) MSC-F-31221 (F-ACO-0032)
    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification)
      UoC-0160 Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) Hooks And Lines - Set longlines 88 (Pacific, Antarctic) Withdrawn
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    Silla WCPO longline tuna fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-2793 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31629
      UoC-2794 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31629
      UoC-2795 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31629
      UoC-2796 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31629
    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification)
      UoC-2789 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2790 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2791 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2792 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2852 Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2853 Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central), 77 (Pacific, Eastern Central) Withdrawn
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    Limfjord blue shell mussel (rope grown)

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-0125 Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) Miscellaneous Gear 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31300 (F-ACO-0060)
      UoC-0772 Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) Traps 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31300 (F-ACO-0060)
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    Canada (British Columbia) Pacific hook and line halibut fishery and sablefish caught by licensed commercial halibut vessels

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1437 Sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 67 (Pacific, Northeast) MSC-F-30019
      UoC-0093 Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 67 (Pacific, Northeast) MSC-F-30019
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    ISF Iceland northern shrimp - inshore and offshore

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1753 Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31403 (277394-2018-AQ-NOR-ASI)
      UoC-1751 Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31403 (277394-2018-AQ-NOR-ASI)
    • Suspended
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1754 Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31403 (277394-2018-AQ-NOR-ASI)
    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification) Certificate Code
      UoC-1755 Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31403 (277394-2018-AQ-NOR-ASI)
      UoC-1752 Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31403 (277394-2018-AQ-NOR-ASI)
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    Fukuichi WCPO purse seine and longline yellowfin, skipjack, albacore and bigeye tuna fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-3193 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31621
      UoC-3194 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31621
      UoC-3195 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31621
      UoC-3931 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31621
      UoC-3932 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31621
      UoC-3934 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31621
      UoC-3933 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) MSC-F-31621
    • No longer in the program
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification)
      UoC-2704 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2706 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2708 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-2710 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3189 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3190 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3191 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3192 Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3196 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3197 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
      UoC-3198 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 71 (Pacific, Western Central) Withdrawn
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    Exmouth Gulf Prawns

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1138 Brown tiger prawn (Penaeus esculentus) Trawls - Bottom trawls - otter trawls 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern) MSC-F-30006
      UoC-1958 Blue endeavour prawn (Metapenaeus endeavouri) Trawls - Bottom trawls - otter trawls: Quad rigged 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern) MSC-F-30006
      UoC-1137 Western king prawn (Penaeus latisulcatus) Trawls - Bottom trawls - otter trawls 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern) MSC-F-30006
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    Dakartuna Atlantic pole and line tuna fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-3233 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31663
      UoC-3234 Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31663
      UoC-3235 Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated) 34 (Atlantic, Eastern Central) MSC-F-31663
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    Jeong Il Corporation Antarctic krill fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-2338 Antarctic krill (Euphausia superba) Trawls - Other 48 (Atlantic, Antarctic) MSC-F-31517
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    ISF Iceland lumpfish

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-2331 Lumpfish(=Lumpsucker) (Cyclopterus lumpus) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Set gillnets (anchored) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31489
      UoC-2332 Lumpfish(=Lumpsucker) (Cyclopterus lumpus) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Set gillnets (anchored) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31489
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    Iberian sardine purse seine fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-3177 European pilchard(=Sardine) (Sardina pilchardus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31652
      UoC-3178 European pilchard(=Sardine) (Sardina pilchardus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31652
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    U.S. Gulf of Mexico menhaden purse seine

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1635 Gulf menhaden (Brevoortia patronus) Surrounding Nets - With purse lines (purse seines) - two boats operated purse seines: Purse seine 31 (Atlantic, Western Central) MSC-F-31655
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    Tymlat Karaginsky Bay salmon fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1760 Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) Seine Nets - Beach seines 61 (Pacific, Northwest) MSC-F-30023
      UoC-1761 Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) Traps - Stationary uncovered pound nets: coastal trap nets 61 (Pacific, Northwest) MSC-F-30023
      UoC-1762 Chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) Seine Nets - Beach seines 61 (Pacific, Northwest) MSC-F-30023
      UoC-1763 Chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) Traps - Stationary uncovered pound nets: coastal trap nets 61 (Pacific, Northwest) MSC-F-30023
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    Tristan da Cunha rock lobster

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-0392 Tristan da Cunha rock lobster (Jasus tristani) Traps - Pots: Baited traps and hoop nets 47 (Atlantic, Southeast) MSC-F-31282 (MEC-F-007)
      UoC-2688 Tristan da Cunha rock lobster (Jasus tristani) Traps - Pots: Baited traps and hoop nets 47 (Atlantic, Southeast) MSC-F-31282 (MEC-F-007)
      UoC-2689 Tristan da Cunha rock lobster (Jasus tristani) Traps - Pots: Baited traps and hoop nets 47 (Atlantic, Southeast) MSC-F-31282 (MEC-F-007)
      UoC-2690 Tristan da Cunha rock lobster (Jasus tristani) Traps - Pots: Baited traps and hoop nets 47 (Atlantic, Southeast) MSC-F-31282 (MEC-F-007)
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    Louisiana blue crab

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-0442 Blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) Traps - Pots 31 (Atlantic, Western Central) MSC-F-31382 (F-ACO-0056)
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    FISF Faroe Islands North East Arctic cold water prawn

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-0765 Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis) Trawls - Bottom trawls - shrimp trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31411 (F-DNV-146646)
      UoC-3133 Northern prawn (Pandalus borealis) Trawls - Bottom trawls - shrimp trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31411 (F-DNV-146646)
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    Lake Mälaren, Lake Vänern, Lake Hjälmaren pikeperch fishery

    • Certified
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code
      UoC-1379 Pike-perch (Sander lucioperca) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets 05 (Europe - Inland waters) MSC-F-31315 (F-ACO-0119)
      UoC-1380 Pike-perch (Sander lucioperca) Traps 05 (Europe - Inland waters) MSC-F-31315 (F-ACO-0119)
      UoC-1382 Pike-perch (Sander lucioperca) Traps 05 (Europe - Inland waters) MSC-F-31315 (F-ACO-0119)
      UoC-2692 Pike-perch (Sander lucioperca) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets 05 (Europe - Inland waters) MSC-F-31315 (F-ACO-0119)
      UoC-2693 Pike-perch (Sander lucioperca) Traps 05 (Europe - Inland waters) MSC-F-31315 (F-ACO-0119)
      UoC-1381 Pike-perch (Sander lucioperca) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets 05 (Europe - Inland waters) MSC-F-31315 (F-ACO-0119)
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Certificate Code: A unique identifier associated with different components of a fishery. Clicking on a Certificate Code will download the Certificate file that contains the detailed scope of the certification.

Certifier: Body that performs conformity assessment services for fisheries against the MSC Standard during certification process.

Gear Type: Method used to capture the target species.

Ocean Area: Location of fishing activity by FAO Major Fishing Area.

MSC UoC Number: Unique identifier used only by this website to assist users in seeing the same Units of Assessment/Units of Certification across different pages and tables.

Species: Those species which have been assessed under Principle 1 of the MSC Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing for an individual fishery. Presented as 'Common name (scientific name)' throughout the site.

Status (Units of Certification): Individual Units of Assessment/Units of Certification within a single fishery are assigned a status related to their assessment against the MSC Standard.

Certified: Has a valid MSC Certificate.

In Assessment: Undergoing assessment against the MSC Standard.

Suspended: MSC certification temporarily invalid.

Withdrawn: No longer in the program.

Not certified: Did not meet the MSC Standard.

Units of Assessment: The target stock(s) combined with the fishing method/gear and practice (including vessel type/s) pursuing that stock, and any fleets, or groups of vessels, or individual fishing operators or other eligible fishers that are included in an MSC fishery assessment. 

Units of Certification: The target stock(s) combined with the fishing method/gear and practice (including vessel/s) pursuing that stock. When the term “unit of certification” is used for fisheries that are in assessment, it refers to the “unit of assessment” or “unit of potential certification”.

 

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