Kochi, March 10 -- In a major boost for India's seafood export, the country is expected to enter the global fisheries certification by the end of 2025.
A stakeholder workshop held in Kochi on Monday highlighted that the country is making remarkable progress towards the sustainable fisheries with most of the prioritised species nearing the completion of fishery improvement projects (FIPs).
This is critical for assessing the fishery against the standard of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, which include sustainable stock levels, minimal environmental impact, and effective fishery management systems.
In India, a dozen prioritised fisheries have already conducted pre-assessments against the MSC Standards, enabling stakeholders...