Certified Fisheries
The certification of Iceland's cod fisheries in December 2010 is an important and historic milestone for the Icelandic seafood industry. It confirms that the cod fisheries meet the highest international requirements on sustainable use of marine resources. This approach provides third-party verification of responsible management for Icelandic cod fisheries. It also provides an internal benchmark for the management authorities and fishermen of Iceland to rate performance and track improvements.
Encouraged by the successful outcome and market recognition of certified Icelandic cod, three more Icelandic fisheries have now (May 2011) made application to the Iceland Responsible Fisheries certification programme: