Alaskan Salmon & Seafood Certification: Briefing Note From Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
Recent events in Alaska have sparked a heated debate with regard to the certification and eco-labeling of wild salmon. The decision by the Alaskan client group (Alaska Fishery Development Foundation) to discontinue certification to the Marine Stewardship Council standard in favor of a scheme promoted by the Alaskan Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) has given profile to several issues with regards to seafood standards, certification and eco-labeling.