Certification seals are a marketing tool employed to assure consumers that a packaged seafood product meets a sufficient level of sustainability standards. The following is a list of certification programs that are in place to help guide consumer choice.
Despite the presence of a seal, assurance of responsible practices cannot be guaranteed. Seals can mislead consumers to believe they are making responsible choices, when in fact the product may have originated from a supplier that did not comply with environmental, labor, or health regulations. The complexity of the aquaculture industry's supply chain can complicate the ability of programs to effectively address these violations.
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