SGS Product & Process Certification - Marine Stewardship Council

Performanc
e Indicator
Has all the
relevant
information
available
been used to
score this
Indicator?
(Yes/No)
Does the
information
and/or rationale
used to score
this Indicator
support the
given score?
(Yes/No)
Will the
condition(s)
raised improve
the fishery‘s
performance
to the SG80
level?
(Yes/No/NA)
Justification
Please support your answers by referring
to specific scoring issues and any
relevant documentation where possible.
Please attach additional pages if
necessary.
2.3.2 yes yes NA Fishing with rod and line in this area is a good
strategy to avoid catching of ETP species
2.3.3 yes yes NA Catches of ETP fish species are unlikely, and of
ETP marine mamals non-existent.
2.4.1 yes yes NA Light anchors will have no influence whatsoever
on habitat structure in the area
2.4.2 yes yes NA Fishing with rod and line is THE strategy to avoid
irreversible harm tot the habitat
2.4.3 yes yes NA VHBL monitors the activities of its members,
moreover the fishing techniques used is unlikely
to influence the habitat
2.5.1 yes yes NA The fishery removes a small amount of predatory
fish, but irreversible harm to the ecosystem is very
unlikely
2.5.2 yes yes NA Fishing with rod and line is a strategy to avoid
irreversible ecosystem impact
Certification Body Response
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