In order to allow recognition of other Standards and become aligned with
current internationally recognised Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) guidelines,
IFFO RS Ltd. has proposed to review and refine the IFFO RS Fisheries
Improvers Programme Acceptance Mechanism to support organisations
through a structured improvement process. The full draft of the IFFO RS
Fisheries Improvers Programme Acceptance Mechanism is ready for public
consultation via our websitefor a period of 30 days beginning 19th September
2017.

To continue with the development of the Fisheries Improvers Programme
Acceptance Mechanism, IFFO RS Ltd. has produced a draft of the full
Acceptance procedures that consists of requirements, assessment
methodology, potential outcomes and other relevant measures. A public
consultation feedback submission form (excel format) has been produced in
order to provide a user friendly way for stakeholders and other interested
parties to provide feedback on the development. The purpose of this public
consultation is to obtain input from a wide range of stakeholders and interested
parties on the proposed mechanism and to inform about the continuing
development of the IFFO RS Fisheries Improvers Programme.

Much of the development of the Acceptance Mechanism is to bring the
Improvers Programme in line with accepted FIP guidelines and allow
recognition of other Standards. It is hoped that this mechanism will promote the
path towards responsible supply of Marine Ingredients and provide clear and
useful guidance to those who do not currently meet the IFFO RS requirements
and wish to become IFFO RS certified in the future.

Francisco Aldon, Head of Operations at IFFO RS explains “IFFO RS’s main
objective is to improve the global responsibility of sourcing and production of
marine ingredients, and to help with this cause, IFFO RS is strengthening its
IFFO RS IP fishery procedures to allow recognition by internationally well-
known guidelines and standards. We therefore, welcome and encourage any
comments or feedback regarding the revised IP Fishery Acceptance
procedures, which are the first steps towards positive developments to drive
responsible behaviour leading the path to sustainability for the future.”

To find out more information about the IFFO RS Improvers Programme please
visit our website where you will also find the public consultation feedback
submission form. For comments and information please feel free to contact us
via our website https://www.iffors.com/iffo-rs-contact or email secretariat at
standards@iffors.com.