MSC Certified Sustainable: Seafood

MSC is touted as being one of the most sustainable labels for wild-caught fish. The goal of the Marine Stewardship Council is to minimize overfishing while protecting habitats. While the MSC certification is performed by third party auditors, some conservation organizations have expressed concern that the certification process is not always approached with the most scientific rigor, and that decisions to certify a fishery may be influenced by a fishing association’s willingness to pay for the certification. For these reasons, organizations like the World Wildlife Fund have advocated for greater oversight and transparency over the MSC’s certification process.