October 18, 2013 — Maine lobster dealers can take advantage of the prestigious Marine Stewardship Council certification, a globally recognized seal of approval sought by the growing number of people worldwide who prefer sustainably harvested seafood.
In March, Gov. Paul R. LePage announced that Maine’s lobster fishery had achieved MSC certification after a thorough, six-year certification process administered by the Fund for the Advancement of Sustainable Maine Lobster. The fund, a group of Maine lobster industry stakeholders who came together to administer the certification, has completed the initial process necessary for Maine lobster dealers and processors to use the MSC logo, also referred to as an ecolabel, in their marketing.
“The MSC ecolabel will tell the world that Maine lobster is not only the best tasting, but is also a resource that meets the most stringent international standards for sustainability,” said Gov. LePage in a press release.