Verifying that Alaska's Pacific Cod fishery is sustainably and responsibly managed
Certified Seafood International (CSI, formerly RMF) provides independent, third-party certification of Pacific cod fisheries in Alaska. Certification provides additional assurance and verification to buyers, markets, and stakeholders that seafood from Alaska is responsibly managed and sustainable. Currently, AFDF is the Client for the MSC and CSI certification of Pacific cod.
The Client Group, participating companies using MSC and CSI certification, reached broad industry agreement to support both certifications and distribute the costs based on catch by sector (Total Allowable Catch – TAC) throughout the fishery. Alaska’s Pacific cod fishery has maintained both certifications for all regions and gear types.
The Alaska cod fishery completed its third annual surveillance audit in June 2026. The current certificate is valid until May 30, 2028 and can be downloaded on the left side bar or viewed on the CSI website here.