| Date |
Event |
| 1996 |
Unilever and WWF begin discussions looking at how to assure the
long-term sustainability of global fish stocks and the integrity of
the marine eco-system. |
| 1997 |
MSC becomes legally ratified.
MSC becomes a two year inclusive, global consultation process
with stakeholders around the world to establish an environmental
standard based on the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation's
(FAO) Code of Conduct for responsible fisheries. This includes
eight workshops and two expert drafting sessions resulting in
Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing. |
| 1999 |
MSC becomes a fully independent, non-profit organisation.
US office opens in Seattle. |
| 2000 |
Western Australian Rock Lobster becomes the first fishery in the
world to be certified to the MSC Standard.
First restaurant in the world carries the MSC logo on its menu. |
| 2001 |
Full governance structure is completed which encourages a
balance of views and representation from all sectors, leading to
increased transparency. |
| 2002 |
100 products across the world carry the MSC label.
Asia-Pacific office opens in Sydney, Australia. |
| 2003 |
There are seven certified fisheries around the world. |
| 2004 |
The MSC holds its first ever Fundraising Gala in March to raise
money for the conservation of the Pacific Ocean.
The new Chief Executive, Rupert Howes, assumes his role in
October.
By the end of 2004, eleven fisheries are certified to the
MSC environmental standard. |
| 2005 |
By the end of 2005, fourteen fisheries are certified to the MSC
environmental standard. More than 300 seafood products bearing
the MSC’s blue eco-label are available in supermarkets around the
world. |
| 2006 |
Retailers Wal-Mart and ASDA pledge to switch to 100% MSC-certified fish within 3 to 5 years. Fish & Kids, the MSC’s project designed to bring sustainable seafood sourcing to schools and restaurants, wins a Green Award in the category ‘Best Direct Mail Business to Business’. By the end of 2006, 21 fisheries are certified to the MSC standard and over 450 products worldwide carry the blue MSC eco-label. |
