For more information or inquires, please contact FISH Executive Director at mikekraft@fishstandard.org
Our Evolution
The vast majority of seafood harvested globally is harvested using ethical labor practices that are in line with international labour standards and protocols, both legal and voluntary, to ensure proper treatment of crews. Recognizing the need to provide additional assurance to seafood buyers, the seafood community aimed to create a program similar to those that exist for third-party certifiers of food safety. With that in mind, a diverse range of stakeholders and technical experts came together to craft the FISH Standard.
In March 2025, the Consumer Goods Forum formally recognized FISH as meeting the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Benchmark (SSCI) The rigorous SSCI benchmark process assesses the certification program’s standard, as well as its management and governance, against 140 criterion to ensure it is operating in a credible and transparent manner.
FISH Leadership
The FISH Board of Directors represent individuals from diverse backgrounds spanning 8 different countries. The term for each Director is 3 years.
The Board of Directors:
| Shannon Carroll | Trident Seafoods Corporation | USA |
| David Carter | Austral Fisheries Pty Ltd | Australia |
| Fridrik Fridriksson | Brim hf. | Iceland |
| Greg Johansson | Johansson Seafood Consultancy | New Zealand |
| Alex Olsen | Espersen | Denmark |
| Christine Penney | Clearwater Seafoods LP | Canada |
| Jaimy Sorrell | Performance Food Group | USA |
| Matt Tinning | At-sea Processors Association | USA |
| Miguel Angel Tordesillas | Nueva Pescanova | South Africa |
| Lisa Wallenda Picard | National Fisheries Institute | USA |
| Tae Wang | Dong Won Fisheries Co. Ltd. | South Korea |
Standards Oversight Committee
The Standards Oversight Committee (SOC) reports to the Board of Directors. The SOC developed and updates the Standard that audits seafood harvesters who voluntarily apply for the review process. The SOC ensures the Standard is consistent with the major international agreements on labor and in a manner consistent with ISO (International Organization for Standardization) requirements. The SOC is made up of individuals with experiences in seafood harvesting and processing, the academic community, and labour non-profit organisations.
Members of the Standards Oversight Committee:
| Matt Alward | United Fishermen of Alaska | USA |
| Mark Dobson | United Food and Commercial Workers Canada Eastern Provinces Council | Canada |
| Marcelo Hidalgo | Fishing Industry Association | Papua New Guinea |
| Andy Hough | Hough Associates | UK |
| Edwin Kamatoto | NovaNam | Namibia |
| Maurice Middleberg | Retired Executive Director, Free the Slaves | USA |
| Sevaly Sen | Oceanomics | Australia |
| Grimur Valdimarsson | Former Head, FAO Director of the Fish Products and Industry Division | Iceland |
| Tae Wang | Dong Won Fisheries Co. Ltd. | South Korea |
A Global Solution
Leadership of the FISH Standard represent nearly every corner of the globe, bringing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences in fisheries to the table.
FISH Scheme Management Documents
Below are the links to documents governing the management of the FISH Standard for Crew
Fairness, Integrity, Safety, And Health (FISH) Standard For Crew, Inc. is registered and incorporated in the State of Delaware in the United States. FISH Standard for Crew (FISH SC) is a 501 C (6) designated organization with the IRS. FISH Standard for Crew’s Employer Identification Number is EIN 84-4907466.
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