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Home arrow Holyrood news arrow News categories arrow Rural Affairs & Environment (HCL06) arrow Scotland goes for marine stewardship stamp
Scotland goes for marine stewardship stamp Print E-mail
Thursday, 22 November 2007

The Scottish White Fish Producers' Association will shortly apply for Marine Stewardship Council accreditation for two key stocks – haddock and langoustines. 

Speaking during a fisheries debate in Parliament, Richard Lochhead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, said:

"I am delighted that the Scottish White Fish Producers Association is seeking this prestigious international charter mark.

"The Marine Stewardship Council standard means consumers can buy fish with confidence – knowing that these stocks are being fished sustainably.

"It shows the Scottish industry's growing confidence that it is embarking on the lengthy and tough process to secure such an award.

"This means that fully 50 per cent of the Scottish fleet is committing itself to independent scrutiny to prove that it practises sustainable fishing."

He added: "Clearly there are challenges in other stocks and other issues which we need to address in the coming weeks at Council meetings in Brussels."

Helen McLachlan, senior marine policy officer for WWF Scotland, said: "WWF is pleased to hear that these fisheries feel confident in applying for MSC certification. There will doubtless be issues that need to be addressed in order to attain the coveted MSC logo, but we know there are solutions available.

"WWF is keen that Scottish consumers can make a local and sustainable choice when buying fish and shellfish. If MSC certification is achieved by these fisheries this will be a significant step towards that goal."
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