All wild-caught seafood sources – from fishing vessels and processors to distributors, retailers and restaurants – face a market challenge to demonstrate that products are sustainably sourced from responsibly managed fisheries that conserve fish stocks and ecosystems. They also want to fulfill chain-of-custody standards for species integrity and quality. Through NSF, Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) Certification offers two recognized standards:
RFM Certification helps buyers and consumers to identify sustainable seafood producers by means of a free consumer-facing logo license:
RFM’s standards adhere to the following criteria:
RFM is known for the following practices:
Contact NSF to navigate your compliance challenges.