Sourcing approved by-products is an essential prerequisite for MarinTrust certification. Approving wild-capture by-products under the MarinTrust standard involves a structured, independent assessment to ensure the by-product meets the specific criteria set by MarinTrust.

The MarinTrust by-product assessment criteria sets a risk-assessment framework to evaluate the by-products sourced by a marine ingredient facility. This includes an efficient and clear step-by-step process that checks the by-product species against endangered species lists, IUU fishing risk indicators and evaluates aspects of the fisheries management system. Read more about the Version 3 by-product assessment criteria here.

Facilities that have their by-product species covered by a valid MSC chain of custody certification can apply for the approval of these by-products through the MarinTrust MSC Verification procedure. MSC-certified raw materials are not listed on the by-product report or MarinTrust certificates. Read more about MSC Verification here.

During the factory audit, the Certification Body will confirm and list the approved by-products in the MarinTrust certificate. MarinTrust certified sites can be found here.

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About the by-product approval status

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Approved

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By-product species is low risk and is MarinTrust Approved. No additional requirements in the MarinTrust Standard or audit for low risk approved species.

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Approved Source with Caution

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By-product species is medium risk and is MarinTrust Approved. However, the Source with Caution label indicates that there are additional requirements in the MarinTrust Standard which shall be verified during the factory audit.

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Not Approved

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By-product species is deemed high risk and is not approved. High risk by-products shall not be sourced by MarinTrust certified facilities (MarinTrust Standard clause 2.11.3.3).


Please note:

The applicant or certificate holder is responsible for ensuring the relevant actions are taken to comply with the MarinTrust standard.

The certificate holder is responsible for communicating any changes to the by-products sourced by submitting a scope extension request through the MarinTrust online Application Portal.

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Industria de Rações Patense Ltda

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Alimentos Marinos S.A.

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Lota Protein S.A.

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Seatech International Inc.

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Marine Biotechnology Products Côte d'Ivoire

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FF Skagen A/S

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Exu S.A.

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URISA S.A.

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Calvo Conservas El Salvador S.A de C.V.

Estonia

Eesti Kalatootjate Keskühistu

Faroe Islands

P/F Havsbrún

France

Bioceval S.A.S.

Copalis Industrie

Ghana

Pioneer Food Cannery Limited

The Scoular Company

Iceland

Brim hf

Eskja Vinnsla ehf

Ísfélag Vestmannaeyja hf

Loðnuvinnslan hf

Síldarvinnslan hf

Skinney-Þinganes hf

Vinnslustöðin hf

Indonesia

PT. Lautindo Synergy Sejahtera

PT. Pahala Bahari Nusantara

Ireland

Pelagia (UK)

Latvia

Association "Organization of Fishery Producers of Kurzeme"

Sia Venta FM

Malta

Aquaculture Resources Ltd

Mauritius

Marine Biotechnology Products Ltd

Mexico

Maz Industrial S.A. de C.V.

Pacifico Industrial S.A. de C.V.

Productos Pesqueros de Guaymas S.A. de C.V.

Sardinas de Sonora S.A. de C.V.

Morocco

Alpha Atlantique De Sahara Marocaine S.A.

Blue Fish Factory

CIBEL

Copelit S.A.R.L.

Dinay Bluewave S.A.R.L.

KB Fish

Laayoune Proteine

Nouvelle Ougala

Oued Eddahab Pro

Pelagic Pro S.A.S.

Pescasud S.A.R.L.A.U.

Protein and Oil Industry

Silver Food

Sovapec

Norway

Grøntvedt Pelagic avd Grøntvedt Nutri

Lofoten Biomarine AS

Pelagia AS

Prima Protein AS

Scanbio Ingredients AS

TripleNine Vedde AS

Oman

Dhofar Fisheries Industries Company LLC

Portugal

Empresa Figueirense de Pesca Lda

Seychelles

Indian Ocean Tuna Ltd

South Africa

Lucky Star Operations

Pioneer Fishing (Pty) Ltd

West Point Processors (Pty) Ltd

Spain

Barna S.A.

Conserveros Reunidos S.L. (CONRESA)

Harinas de Andalucía S.L.

Hijos de Emilio Ramirez S.A.

Sarval Bio-Industries S.L.U.

Thailand

Asian Alliance International Public Company Limited

Chotiwat Manufacturing Public Company Limited

Piyo Bhokabhan Company Limited

Sirisaengarumpee Co., Ltd.

South East Asian Packaging and Canning Ltd

SPA International Food Group Co., Ltd

TC Union Agrotech Co., Ltd

TCF Co., Ltd.

Thai Union Ingredients Co., Ltd.

Thajeen Fishmeal Industry Company Limited

Tunisia

Valofish Tunisia

United Kingdom

Lunar FPR Ltd

Pelagia (UK)

Vietnam

Chau Do Joint Stock Company

TC Union Vietnam Company Limited

Thien Quynh Khanh Hoa One Sole Member Limited Liability Company

Thien Quynh Product and Trading Co., Ltd.

Truong Phuc Seafood Co. Ltd

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