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Eastern Australia stout whiting

Certifier : 
q.inspecta GmbH
Certified status : 
In Assessment

Assessments

The MSC Fisheries Standard is used to assess if a fishery is well-managed and sustainable. More about how the standard is used, what is assessed and the process.

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  • Recently uploaded documents
    Documents Published On Files
    Announcement Comment Draft Report = Open consultation 18 Mar 2026 1 files
    Timeline: Assessment timeline 18 Mar 2026 1 files
    Fishery announcement template 18 Mar 2026 1 files
    Scope declaration template 18 Mar 2026 1 files
    Use of the RBF = Open consultation 18 Mar 2026 1 files
  • Initial assessment (started 2026)
    • Units of Certification
      MSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area
      UoC-3938 Stout whiting (Sillago robusta) Seine Nets - Boat or vessel seines - Danish seines 71 (Pacific, Western Central)

    Announcement Comment Draft Report and stakeholder input

    Documents Published on Files
    Announcement Comment Draft Report 18 Mar 2026 1 files

    Fishery announcement

    Documents Published on Files
    Fishery announcement template 18 Mar 2026 1 files
    Use of the RBF 18 Mar 2026 1 files
    Scope declaration template 18 Mar 2026 1 files

    Timeline Documents

    Documents Published on Files
    Assessment timeline 18 Mar 2026 1 files