Walmart backs GSSI through their freshly released seafood policy. The world’s largest retailer will now accept certification schemes, which have successfully completed the GSSI Benchmark Process. GSSI’s Global Benchmark Tool recognizes certification schemes that are in alignment with the internationally accepted FAO Guidelines.
“We are very pleased to see Walmart join the ranks of leading companies that committed to GSSI’s non-competitive approach to building confidence in seafood certification. It is a major milestone towards our collective objective of more sustainable seafood for everyone and we encourage other companies to follow.”, says GSSI’s Program Director Herman Wisse.
With now over 40 companies, NGOs, governmental and intergovernmental organizations supporting, GSSI is off for a strong start in 2017. Last year the Alaska and Iceland RFM Programs became the first certification schemes to achieve GSSI recognition. The Marine Stewardship Council recently ended its public consultation and more schemes have publicly entered the benchmark process.
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