Catalent (Italy): Peruvian anchovy
04/09/2020Status: planned Expected audit date: 19/09/2020 Type of Audit: initial Certification Body: DNV GL Scope: Fish oil producers (FOS CoC – FO Rev 5) Species: Peruvian anchovy (Engraulis ringens)
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Calanus AS (Norway): Calanus finmarchicus
28/08/2020Status: planned Expected audit date: 15/10/2020 Type of Audit: initial Certification Body: London Associati Ltd. Fishing area: FAO fishing Area 27 Fishing method: trawl Scope: Fishery (FOS CoC – FO FF v.201, FOS Wild v3.1) Species: Calanus finmarchicus
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PT. Windublambangan Sejati (Indonesia): Indian white prawn, giant tiger prawn, big blue octopus
24/08/2020Status: planned Expected audit date: 15/10/2020 Type of audit: re-certification Certification body: London Associati Ltd. Fishing area: FAO Area 71 (Pacific Western Central), FAO Area 57 (Indian Ocean, Eastern) for Octopus Fishing method: Trammel Net Scope: fishery (FOS CoC – FO FF v.2017 – FOS wild v.3.1). Species: Indian white prawn (Penaeus indicus), giant tiger […]
Read moreConex Trade (Croatia): European anchovy, European sardine
24/08/2020Status: planned Expected audit date: 15/10/2020 Type of audit: initial Certification body: London Associati Ltd. Fishing area: FAO area 37 Fishing method: purse seine Scope: fishery (FOS CoC – FO FF v.2017 – Wild Fish v.3.1) Species: European anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus), European sardine (Sardina pilchardus)
Read moreLoch Duart Ltd (UK): Atlantic salmon
24/08/2020Status: planned Expected audit date: 15/10/2020 Type of audit: Certification Certification body: London Associati Ltd. Scope: aquaculture production (FOS CoC – FO FF v.2017, FOS Aqua Marine) Species: Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
Read moreBiomega Naturals Nutrients (Spain): Atlantic cod
03/08/2020Status: planned Expected audit date: 04/09/2020 Type of Audit: re-certification Certification Body: London Associati Ltd. Scope: Omega3 – Producer (FOS CoC – FO FF v.2017) Species: Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
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30/07/2020Global certification standards body provides guidelines for sustainable observation of a wide range of sea turtle species Friend of the Sea, the preeminent global certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, today announced the debut of the standard for sustainable sea turtle watching. The standard makes it possible for […]
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Friend of the Sea Certifies for Sustainable Seafood Production Freshé brand and EcoFish
29/07/2020Producer of environmentally sustainable seafood and all-natural artisanal tinned meals commits to practices that protect the marine environment Friend of the Sea, the preeminent certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, announced that it has certified EcoFish Freshé brand for sustainable seafood production practices. The company demonstrated sound environmental […]
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Friend of the Sea Launches First-Ever Sustainable Manta Ray Watching Standard
23/07/2020Enables fun, safe and environmentally sustainable practices for operators of manta ray watching excursions and “swim with manta ray” programs Friend of the Sea, the preeminent global certification standard for products and services that respect and protect the marine environment, today announced that it has launched the first-ever sustainable standard for manta ray watching excursions. […]
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