Food Labels 101 Masterguide

MSC’S CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
THE LABEL:
WHAT IS IT?
Certified Sustainable
Seafood is a label
found on fish and
shellfish products. It is
regulated by the
Marine Stewardship
Council and third party
auditors.
OUR RATING:
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THE GOOD:
THE BAD:
Fishers must follow global
water laws and may not harm
the environment while fishing.
Companies that hunt
mammals, reptiles, amphibians,
or birds can’t participate.
Participants can’t overfish in order
to protect population size.
Fisheries can still hunt sharks
under this label, which are
endangered globally.
High costs are required to
achieve this label, potentially
excluding small fisheries.
THE WHY:
Protects individual fish
and their ecosystem
SHOULD I BUY?
Promotes short and
long-term ocean health
Improves public and
environmental health
This label takes into consideration the environmental and ecosystem impacts of
fishing. Their standards set achievable long-term goals that protect from overfishing
and crashing global marine life populations. This label defends our waterways and the
species that call them home. When shopping, you can count on this label.
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