Documents
We have many resources that can help you understand and reap the benefits of the MSC programme - all available for download.
- Introducing MSC
- Download electronic versions of brochures about the MSC, including our annual reports from recent years.
- MSC scheme documents
- View MSC scheme documents: This includes MSC standards, methodologies, TAB Directives and Policy Advisories.
- Guides to MSC assessment and certification - for fisheries, Chain of Custody and stakeholders
- Information and guidance on assessment and certification for fisheries and supply chain businesses, and for stakeholders wanting to find out more or contribute to an assessment.
- Reviewing MSC standards and documents for consultation
- The MSC standard-setting procedure; Form for submitting comments about the MSC standards; Documents under consultation.
- Using the MSC ecolabel
- Rules and guidance for using the MSC ecolabel.
- Developing World Program
- A great part of the fish we eat comes from developing countries. Find out how the MSC engages with the Developing World and how developing world fisheries can become part of the MSC program.
- MSC factsheets
- Download this series of factsheets with answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the MSC program.
- Fisheries factsheets
- Find out more about MSC certified fisheries.
- MSC institutional documents
- Institutional documents relating to MSC finance, strategy, and governance including meeting minutes.
- Measuring environmental impacts
- Documents relating to the project to assess the environmental impact of the MSC program.
- Quality and Consistency in Assessments
- Documents relating to the MSC project to ensure quality and consistency in fisheries assessments.
- Jobs
- Downloadable job descriptions for current vacancies at the MSC.