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How ethical are products labeled "FishWise"'s Transparency practices?
Title: Volunteers check accuracy of labels.
Consumer Interest: Transparency (change)
"Does an organization verify that the label standards are met?
Yes. Volunteers audit use of the labels to ensure that they are used properly.
Is the meaning of the label consistent?
Yes.
Are the label standards publicly available?
Yes.
Is information about the standard organization publicly available?
Yes.
Is the organization behind the label free from conflict of interest?
Yes, and it is a nonprofit organization. However, one member of the board of directors co-owns a store using the FishWise label.
Was the label developed with broad public and industry input?
Yes. Graduate students in partnership with conservation and environmental organizations and retailers developed the label."
Quoting: Consumer Reports Eco-lables center: http://www.greenerchoices.org/eco-labels