TAVEL Certification Inc. has been accredited by the MSC to certify fisheries to the MSC Standard for sustainable fisheries. This is your guarantee that the integrity of the process will be maintained and followed vigorously. To ensure that certifications are replicable, strident and fair, we are subjected to and audited against the same accreditation provisions as those utilized on all certifiers.

With the goal of conservation and prudent fisheries management, our role involves two jobs: certifying fisheries against the MSC Standard for sustainable fisheries and the complementary Chain of Custody Certifications, which enables the certified fisheries company to promote the same with the use of the MSC logo label. This also facilitates the promotion of all products originating from a certified sustainable fishery. The strength gained and consequent attention garnered through such a diligent and synergetic endeavour will certainly prove to be a stimulus for the global rejuvenation of one of our most precious resources.

The following diagram illustrates the
eleven-step process of Certification:

		Client fishery contacts TAVEL Certification Inc. and discusses certification process.
		TAVEL Certification Inc. prepares a proposal to conduct a Pre-Assessment Evaluation
		Pre-Assessment Evaluation is completed and proceeds to Full Certification Assessment. Get details here.
		TAVEL Certification Inc. selects expert team, trains and prepares for Certification Assessment. Get details here.
		Certification Assessment conducted and report prepared
		Certification Report reviewed by Peer Reviewers
		Final report submitted to Decision Making Committee
		Certification Decision made, Certification contract signed and Certificate awarded
		TAVEL Certification Inc. provides ongoing monitoring
		TAVEL Certification Inc. certifies Chain of Custody for certified fishery companies. Get details here.
		Companies contract to use Logo and Claim: "This product comes from a fishery which meets the Marine Stewardship Council's environmental standard for a well-managed and sustainable fishery."

The following documents are also available for download as PDF files:

The MSC Principles and Criteria Certification Process

A flowcraft diagram illustrating the certification process. Download Here.

MSC Chain of Custody Certification Process

A diagram illustrating the critical path process of Chain of Custody Certification. Download Here.

Technical Note

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