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Seafood certification schemes are programmes that aim to increase customer awareness of the environmental impact and Sustainability of their seafood purchasing choices.
It is a way of communicating to customers that the product is sourced from well-managed capture fisheries or aquaculture production facilities that focus on issues related to the Sustainable use of fisheries resources. Certification is the procedure by which a third party gives assurance that a product process or service conforms to specified requirements and should be based on a range of inspection activities and carried out by a competent and recognised certification body.
Friend of the Sea has developed a set of seafood certification standards for fisheries and aquaculture products that provide tools for minimising the negative effects of aquaculture operations, and ensuring that fisheries respect the marine environment, thus preserving natural resources for the future.
If you would like to make an application to certify your products with Friend of the Sea, please follow the links below.
Apply to use the Friend of the Sea label to your seafood products
Would you like to receive a quotation for Friend of the Sea’s audit and royalties to use our logo?
Please fill out the Preliminary Information Form (PIF).
Online Preliminary Information Form (PIF):
- All the information will be kept strictly confidential and implies NO commitment on your company’s part.
- The Friend of the Sea certification is voluntary and NOT mandatory to gain access to markets.
- The application process is NOT discriminatory on size, scale, management and minimum number of operators.
- Friend of the Sea is a NGO and it strives to make participation in the audits affordable for all companies.
- Please, contact us for more information on Government funding which might be available in your Country for sustainability certifications: info@friendofthesea.org
Dolphin and Whale Watching
Friend of the Sea certification for Dolphin and Whale Watching aims to minimise the impact of this activity on individuals and populations of marine mammals, promoting responsible interactions between people and animals.
Manta wathing
Friend of the Sea Sustainable Manta Ray Watching standard seeks to minimise unintentional disturbance through key principles of conduct.
Plant Based Seafood
The World Sustainability Organization and The Good Food Institute Sustainable Seafood Initiative have initiated a joint certification programme for plant-based seafood.
Sea turtle watching
Friend of the Sea’s Sustainable Sea Turtle Watching standard seeks to minimise unintentional disturbance through key principles of conduct.
Sustainable Aquaculture
Friend of the Sea certification programme for Sustainable fish farming provides a tool for the aquaculture industry to develop in respect of the marine environment.
Aquaria
The Friend of the Sea Aquaria standard helps promote Sustainable attitudes and behaviour and inform people about the real state of our aquatic environment.
Sustainable Beach
Friend of the Sea has established requirements to safeguard beaches.
Sustainable Cleaner
Friend of the Sea criteria for Sustainable cleaning
Sustainable Fishing and Fleets
Friend of the Sea certification programme contributes to the health of the oceans by certifying and promoting Sustainable fishing practices.
Sustainable Hospitality
We have created a certification standard for tourist facilities to reduce this impact and preserve the environment and its resources.
Sustainable Omega3
Friend of the Sea is the leading international standard for producers of fish oil, fish meal Omega3 supplements and UV Creams.
Sustainable Ports
Friend of the Sea’s Sustainable shipping and cruise line standard is best implemented when Certified Ships dock at Certified Sustainable Ports.
Sustainable reef – Sunscreen
For a Sunscreen to be certified Friend of the Sea Sustainable and reef-safe, the product must pass a Friend of the Sea audit
Sustainable Restaurant and Retailers
The Sustainable Restaurant Programme selects and rewards those restaurants, food chains and catering activities that serve Friend of the Sea certified products.
Sustainable Salt
The Sustainable Restaurant Programme selects and rewards those restaurants, food chains and catering activities that serve Friend of the Sea certified products.
Sustainable Scuba Diving
Friend of the Sea Sustainable Diving standard seeks to minimise unintentional disturbance through key principles of conduct.
Sustainable Shipping and Cruise Lines
Friend of the Sea Sustainable Shipping Standard aims to improve the Sustainable use of marine resources by the shipping industry.
Sustainable Snorkeling
Friend of the Sea Sustainable Snorkelling standard seeks to encourage responsible snorkelling and minimise unintentional disturbance through key principles of conduct.
Whale Shark Watching
Friend of the Sea’s Sustainable Whale Shark Watching Standard seeks to minimise unintentional disturbance through key principles of conduct.
Ornamental Fish Trade
The Friend of the Sea Ornamental Fish standard helps protect wild species and safeguard the natural environment by promoting responsible harvest and farming of aquarium species.