１．Applying for Certifications
There are three types of MEL certifications: in accordance with FMS (Fisheries Management Standard), AMS (Aquaculture Management Standard), and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard.
When applying for certifications, refer to the webpages titled Structure of MEL and Certifications, and contact a Certification Body directly. Here is an outline of the application procedure.
２．Obtaining Certification
The processes for obtaining certifications are as shown below. When applying for an assessment, consult Certification Body in advance to learn about the overall prospects to save time and costs.
３．Certification Standards
Certification assessments are in accordance with the MEL Certification Standards; FMS (Fisheries Management Standard), AMS (Aquaculture Management Standard), and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard.
＊Fisheries Management Standard(FMS) Ver.2.0
＊Fisheries Management Standard Guidelines for Auditors Indicators of Conformity Ver. 2.2
＊Assessment Sheet for Auditors of the Fisheries Management Standard
＊Aquaculture Management Standard(AMS) Ver.2.0
＊Aquaculture Management Standard Guidelines for Auditors Indicators of Conformity Ver. 2.0
＊Assessment Sheet for Auditors of the Aquaculture Management Standard
＊Chain of Custody Standard (CoC) Ver.2.0
＊Guidelines for Auditors of the Chain of Custody Standard
＊Assessment Sheet for Auditors of the Chain of Custody Standard
４．Application Form
Application Forms and the necessary information are available at the website of MEL Certification Body.
JFRCA: Japan Fisheries Resource Conservation Association
http://www.fish-jfrca.jp/04/ecolabel.html
(JFRCA website, in Japanese only.)
5. List of Certified Entities
MEL FMS (ver.2.0), AMS (Ver.2.0), CoC (Ver.2.0) Certification
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Certification numbers are renewed, starting from July 1, 2023.
For former numbers of certified entities, please see the following list.