Norwegian fishery for snapper and Greenland halibut environmentally certified

Both fisheries are certified by the independent certification company DNV , which has assessed the fishery against the MSC 's strict criteria related to stock status, ecosystem impact and management practices.

Both Greenland halibut and snapper stocks are in relatively good condition, and are currently being harvested at sustainable levels. Both fisheries operate within a well-established and effective management regime.

In addition to safeguarding fish stocks and the marine environment, the fishery will now be able to offer MSC-certified Greenland halibut and snapper. Around 33,000 tonnes of MSC-certified Norwegian redfish and around 14,000 tonnes of MSC-certified Norwegian Greenland halibut will now be available for domestic consumption and to global export markets. Most of the exports of these Norwegian species currently go to Asian markets, but Central European markets also purchase and consume a significant amount from these fisheries.

Surofi sold nearly 15,000 tonnes of snapper and 5,000 tonnes of Greenland halibut in 2022. Almost all of the snapper and some of the Greenland halibut sold comes from fisheries that will now be environmentally certified.