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"The FishWise program, developed by the non-profit organization Sustainable Fishery Advocates, is implemented by the retailer who uses a color-coded labeling system at the point of sale to identify sustainable seafood, and for the more sustainable choices, displays a list at the point of sale of which species fall below health guidelines for mercury and PCBs. It is unique because all the food (in this case, seafood) is labeled, and because it results in the retailer seeking out fish from more sustainable fisheries."

"Sustainability Labeling

The label colors and their meaning are:

- Green: sustainable (the fish was caught using a sustainable method and the fish populations are healthy)

- Yellow: some concerns

- Red: not sustainable (the fish populations are in trouble and the fishing method is not sustainable)

The location of the catch, the catch method, and the common name of the fish are also included on the label. Symbols are used to indicate the catch method."

Quoting: Consumer Reports Eco-lables center: http://www.greenerchoices.org/eco-labels

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by diN0bot 1 year ago
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  • fish wise
  • sustainable fish
  • mercury
Volunteers check accuracy of labels. [ ] "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
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Green label fish are sustainably farmed/caught. [ ] "A scientific evaluation to determine whether a given species of fish from a particular location will be labeled green, yellow, or red is conducted using criteria and a ranking system developed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a non-profit organization. There is one set of criteria used for aquacultured fish and a different set for wild-caught fish. Each criterion includes a variety of factors to evaluate, and the evaluation follows standard guidelines to synthesize these factors into a resulting rank for that criterion (either red, yellow, or green). The sustainability evaluations are conducted by FishWise and Monterey Bay Aquarium researchers. Each report is internally and externally reviewed for scientific content and accuracy. At least two external scientists peer review the information. The Director of Science for the FishWise program, in consultation with Monterey Bay Aquarium scientists, makes the final decision on whether to award the green, yellow, or red label. " Quoting: Consumer Reports Eco-lables center: http://www.greenerchoices.org/eco-labels
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Helps you pick fish with low levels of certain contaminants. [ ] "Fish in the Green (sustainable) and Yellow (some concerns) category are also evaluated for mercury and PCB content, using available government and other scientific data. (The fish are not actually tested for these contaminants). Those that can be consumed at least once/week (8-ounce portion) by an adult (assumed to weigh 154 pounds) without exceeding EPA standards for mercury (and PCBs, where data are available), are placed on a “Low Mercury” list, which is displayed at the point of sale. The FishWise advice is stricter than the advice provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)." Quoting: Consumer Reports Eco-lables center: http://www.greenerchoices.org/eco-labels
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