- Certifier :
- DNV
- Certified status :
- Certified
- Certified since :
- 26 Apr 2010
- Certificate expires :
- 13 Dec 2026
Overview
Fisheries are composed of one or more parts, each of which is entitled to receive an MSC certificate. These parts or “units” are defined by their target stock(s), fishing gear type(s) and if relevant vessel type(s), and the fishing fleets or groups of vessels.
When the term “Unit of Certification” is used for fishing units that are in assessment, it refers to the “Unit of Assessment” or “Unit of potential certification”. Expand a status below to view the parts that form this fishery. To check the detailed scope, download the latest certificate or open the Assessments page to get the latest report. Find out more by visiting our page on Fisheries
Units of Certification & Certificate Information
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Certified
MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Certificate Code UoC-0145 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0147 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0144 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0146 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Seine Nets - Boat or vessel seines - Danish seines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0143 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) -
No longer in the program
MSC UoC Number Species Gear Type Ocean Area Status (Units of Certification) Certificate Code UoC-0415 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2281 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn UoC-0946 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2818 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2823 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Gillnets And Entangling Nets - Gillnets 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0417 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2283 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn UoC-2820 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2825 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0948 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0414 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2280 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn UoC-2817 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2822 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0945 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Hooks And Lines - Longlines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0416 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Seine Nets - Boat or vessel seines - Danish seines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2282 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Seine Nets - Boat or vessel seines - Danish seines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn UoC-2819 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Seine Nets - Boat or vessel seines - Danish seines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2824 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Seine Nets - Boat or vessel seines - Danish seines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0947 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Seine Nets - Boat or vessel seines - Danish seines 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0413 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2279 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn UoC-2816 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-2821 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569) UoC-0617 Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) Trawls - Bottom trawls 27 (Atlantic, Northeast) Withdrawn MSC-F-31210 (F-DNV-186569)
Catch by Species
| Species | Reported Catch Year | Metric Tonnes |
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| Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) | 2023 | 242,117 |
Information is provided by an independent Conformity Assessment Body as live weight (the weight of species at the time of catch, before processing) and where a fishing season covers multiple years, the end year is given as the reported catch year. Additional information is available in the latest report, see the assessments page.
About this Fishery
Norway North East Arctic cod was certified in April 2010 and re-certified in October 2015.
This cod species is found in the North East Arctic Ocean, within ICES Sub-Areas I and II. The stock is caught by trawl, longline, gill-net, Danish seine and hook and line gears.
"When the fishery's five year certificate approached its expiry date, there was no doubt about going for recertification. Consumers in many countries are conscious about ecolabelling, and MSC certification has been an important tool for us to demonstrate the sustainability of our fisheries."
- Kjell Ingebrigtsen, Chairman of the Norwegian Fishermen's Association.
Market Information
Cod from this fishery is sold in the European market.