The best environmental choice in seafood

1. Disclaimer If any interpretive issues arise in relation to the issues covered in these presentations, the text of the MSC Scheme Documents will prevail in all instances. The MSC is not responsible for any issues arising to any parties as a result of consulting these presentations. If you are unsure of any details on any of the subjects covered, please consult the relevant MSC scheme documents or contact the MSC at standards@msc.org. MSC Executive October 2010 The best environmental choice in seafood

2. Fisheries Policy Pipeline Amanda Stern-Pirlot CB training 6.10.10

3. Policy Development Processes Idea Phase Prioritisation Phase Development Phase Decision Phase Implementation Phase • Five stage process involving • MSC staff • Stakeholders (including CBs) • Governance bodies Increasing Level of Rigour Throughout the Process

4. Current Developments - Fisheries • Low Trophic-Level Fisheries • Special requirements for Salmon fisheries • Small scale fisheries and Principle 3 • Rebuilding timeframes for depleted stocks • Assessment of impact on ETP species • Introduced species • Pre-assessment protocol • Peer review requirements

5. Low Trophic Level Fisheries June 2009 June 2011 No new indicators contemplated—but new guidance on definition of LTL species, default TRP for these species, and possible guidance on spatial management measures Modelling team lead by Tony Smith from CSIRO and member of MSC TAB Consultation in early 2011, corresponding with LENFEST release of their LTLF work, so the projects can inform each other

6. Low Trophic Level Fisheries • Full summary results and update available on the MSC website here:http://www.msc.org/about-us/program-improvements/msc-assessment-of-low-trophic-level-fisheries • Implementation timeline is TBD, but any potential LTL fisheries in assessment or pre-assessment should be informed that changes are underway. • MSC contact is Dan Hoggarth

7. Special Guidance for Salmon Fisheries June 2009 June 2011 Current stage: working group was formed and met in May 2010. Since then new PIs have been proposed, are being refined and tested. Assessment teams proposed modifications to the FAM to deal with special circumstances Consultation in early 2011, likely involving a workshop.

8. Special guidance for Salmon Fisheries • Sam-FAM • More information can be found on the MSC website here: http://www.msc.org/about-us/program-improvements/current#further-developments-of-the-1 • MSC contact is Dan Hoggarth

9. Small-Scale fisheries and Principle 3 June 2009 June 2011 Current stage Working group made up of TAB members, DWWG members and external experts Consultation and testing in early 2011

10. Small scale fisheries and Principle 3 • More information can be found on the MSC website here: http://www.msc.org/about-us/program-improvements/current#further-developments-of-the-1 • MSC Contacts are Amanda Stern-Pirlot and Yemi Oloruntuyi

11. Next up: • RFMOs and HMSs- consistency of application of MSC requirements by CBs • Cumulative P2 Impacts of multiple MSC fisheries • Reporting on traceability in fishery reports as start of supply chain (COC team) • Benthic Impacts generally • Unit of Certification and how it is defined

12. Revising policy post SDR project • Amendments • Deletions • Derogations No more stand-alone policies after the upcoming TAB/Board cycle! Policy Development process will be unchanged.

13. Thank you. Any questions? Questions?