Northern Fish Imports is focused on the importance of conservation of marine stocks and maintaining a natural balance in the ocean environment. We have recognised the problems facing the industry and consistently look to advise our customers of the importance of sustainability and where possible to source product from farmed or sustainable quota.
We take the issue of sustainability very seriously and across all aspects of our business, both internationally and here in the UK. The key aspects of our sustainability policy are outlined below.
We promote line-caught fishing for its selection of mature fish and minimal by-catch
We actively promote the avoidance of the use of species from the 36 most heavily depleted stocks on the MSC register
We have full traceability back to vessels with evidence that their catch falls within quota
We recognise the work of the Marine Conservation Society and the Marine Stewardship Council.
Northern Fish Imports is an MSC approved company
The Directors of Northern Fish Imports are bound by its sustainability policies and resolve to ensure that they are key to all aspects of our operation.
We will target only approved seafood processing facilities for all our processing and re-packing
We use only approved cold storage facilities and temperature controlled distribution via hauliers and shipping lines
We are committed to developing the Marine Stewardship Council chain of custody scope focusing on responsible sustainable purchases of seafood
We are committed to the continued development of our quality management system and our company employees
In keeping with our customers requirements and in recognition of the fact that seafood is a globally sourced commodity, Northern Fish Imports has striven to ensure that the working practices of our suppliers processing facilities, meet the basic requirements of the International Labour Organisation which are:
We are authorised to supply fish and fish products, originating from MSC certified fisheries that are eligible to carry the MSC Logo
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