- Certifier :
- LRQA (Seafood) Limited
- Certified status :
- Combined with another assessment
- Certified since :
- 09 May 2006
- Certificate expires :
- 16 Apr 2017
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.
Attention
Some or all units that participated in this fishery are now covered by another assessment. Please see the PFA, SPSG, SPFPO, DFPO and DPPO North Sea Herring for more information.
Eligibility, client groups and vessel lists
A fishery may choose to define the members of the fishery certificate. These members can be vessels or other client group members (e.g. companies that own vessels and/or companies that are named as eligible to handle certified product covered within the fishery certificate scope). Please refer to the fishery certificate statement on additional product specific eligibility criteria (e.g. product eligibility limitations, eligibility date, exclusive points of landing and the point where Chain of Custody certificate is required). Please consult the fishery Public Certification Report for product eligibility rationale.
| Documents | Published on | Files |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel List | 06 Feb 2017 | 1 files |
About this Fishery
The Pelagic Freezer-Trawler Association (PFA) North Sea herring has been MSC certified twice, first in 2006 and again in 2011. As of 2016 it has been combined with Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group Ltd (SPSG) North Sea herring for re-assessment.
Please see PFA & SPSG North Sea Herring fishery
Herring (Clupea harengus) image © Scandinavian Fishing Year Book