Policy and Position Papers

MCS has developed a number of policy statements and information notes, intended to provide detailed information on some of the more complex issues associated with sustainable fisheries and seafood production. Simply click on the hyperlink to open or download the pdf.

A link to the latest MCS position statement on Mackerel Quota
• MCS Position Statement on Icelandic and Faroese mackerel quota, May 2011

A link to the MCS position statement on sustainable wild-capture fisheries
• MCS Position Statement on Sustainable Fisheries

A link to MCS position statement on the use of bottom-towed fishing gear
• MCS  Position Statement on Bottom-Towed Fishing Gear

A link to the MCS Sustainable Fish Sourcing Policy - for use by retailers and restaurants
• MCS Sustainable Fish Sourcing Policy

A link to the MCS Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Finfish Farming, which provides detailed guidance for producers wishing to further demonstrate their commitment to responsible fish farming by addressing issues of environmental concern
• MCS Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Finfish Farming

A link to the MCS general policy on farmed fish production
• MCS Fish Farming Policy

A link to the MCS response to the European Commission's consultation on reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, created jointly with Client Earth, featuring our new "Fishing Credits System" idea.
• MCS - Client Earth CFP Reform Response

Links to several versions of the Fishing Credits System (see above). The first one is the brief summary version, the second is a slightly more detailed option intended for industry, and the third is the full version, containing comprehensive details of the proposal.
• Fishing Credit System (summary guide)
• Fishing Credit System (industry guide)
• Fishing Credit System (comprehensive guide)