Aker BioMarine granted MSC certification in Australia

Aker BioMarine Antarctic Australasia Pty has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for its sustainable practices and well managed krill fishery infrastructure. Aker is the only krill harvester in the world that has MSC certification. Its krill-derived products sold in Australia are now eligible to bear the MSC eco-label, providing consumers with a guarantee of sustainability, effective fisheries management, and full traceability from sea to shelf.

Since the krill fishery is considered among the most challenging fisheries, MSC (an international nonprofit organization with an independent certifying body and a public assessment process) has set the standards for sustainable fishing. MSC certification adheres to the most stringent sustainability requirements, with a strong commitment to ensuring a healthy ecosystem. In order to maintain MSC Certification, Aker undergoes annual auditing during which it must maintain certain benchmarks and conditions.

To date, Aker BioMarine has invested hundreds of millions of dollars to create a controlled krill supply chain in the Antarctic, with a long-term focus on sustainable harvesting.

"Sustainability is central to our business operations," said Webjørn Eikrem, EVP, Upstream Operations, Aker BioMarine. "Ourultimate goal is to continuously meet the highest environmental standards in sustainable management while producing great krill products for our customers in Australia and worldwide."

Source: Aker BioMari