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Certificate of Analysis
A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document that manufacturers produce that verifies the product they manufactured conforms to their customer’s requirements. It is important for the customers to know that the product they are receiving adheres to their specific parameters and targets, and to ensure that it meets their needs. COAs help the company prevent costly returns, replacements, or customer complaints.

Freely Chosen & Fair Employment
The International Labour Organization (ILO) defines forced labor as “all work or service which is exacted from any person under the threat of a penalty and for which the person has not offered himself or herself voluntarily.” Vessels using forced labor behave in detectably different ways from the rest of the global fishing fleet. The most important indicators were distance from port, vessel engine power, daily fishing hours, fishing hours in high seas, voyages per year. “Global Action Programme against forced labor and trafficking of fishers at sea” (GAP) aims to promote and protect fishers’ human and labor rights.

GMO Free Certificate
GMO (Genetically modified organism) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered in a way that does not occur naturally by mating or natural recombination. A “GMO-free” certificate is delivered after control and confirms the absence of GMO in the manufacture of products.

Health Certificate
A Health Certificate is an official document issued by the Government of the exporting country. It certifies that the goods being exported meet the health and safety standards required by the importing country. Each production code is tested by the local health authorities.

IFS Food Certified
IFS develops globally recognized product quality and safety standards and development programs with the expertise of retailers, manufacturers, certification bodies and other experts. The IFS Food Standard evaluates a food producer’s ability to produce safe, authentic, and quality products.

Commercial Invoice
A commercial invoice is a document used in international trade, issued by the seller to the buyer, that details the transaction between them. It includes the seller’s and buyer’s details, description of goods, quantities, unit prices, total value, product codes, currency, date, invoice number, terms of delivery, country of origin, destination country, shipping details, method, carrier, payment terms.

No Child Labour
Child labour is work that deprives children of their childhood, potential, and dignity, and is harmful to physical and mental development. Minimum working age in the fish processing sector is 15, hazardous work on vessels only allowed from age 18. Verified through regular independent social audits.

Bill Of Lading
A bill of lading is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper detailing type, quantity, and destination of goods. Must include container/truck number, bill of lading number, shipper and consignee info, description of goods, quantity, transport method, vessel name, departure port and date. Evidence of a carriage contract.

MSC FAD Free
Free school fishing or FAD-free fishing means fishing on a free swimming school of tuna without the use or association with FADs. The MSC fisheries standard ensures that fish come from a well-managed and sustainable source.

MSC Chain of Custody Certified
The Chain of Custody (CoC) standard assures that all seafood sold with the blue MSC label comes from a fishery certified as sustainable. Certified products are kept separate from non-certified products throughout the supply chain.

Observer Coverage: Human
The fish comes from a fishing trip monitored by an independent observer onboard 24/7, reporting on all fishing activities, species caught, sizes, quantities, and by-catch. Data reviewed by authorities to determine sustainability and MSC compliance.

Certificate of Origin
A Certificate of origin (CO) certifies that the goods being exported originated in a specific country. Used in international trade and may be required by the importing country. Contains product description, origin, seller and buyer details, issued/stamped by local Chamber of Commerce or authorities.

Declaration Of Origin (DOO)
A declaration of origin certifies the country where the goods were grown, produced, or manufactured. Must include exporter, producer, importer info, goods description, HS code, origin criterion, invoice number/date, and declaration of compliance. Signed, stamped, and dated.

Packing List
A packing list contains weights, measurements, and detailed lists of goods in each package, including shipper/exporter info, consignee info, origin, destination, container numbers, number of outer units, product names, amount of inner units, volume, weight, and production codes.

PNA Pacific Community Contribution
Fishing within EEZs of the 9 PNA nations contributes significantly to local communities via daily license fees, funding healthcare, education, and community services. Yearly contribution ~$400-500 million USD. Tuna caught outside EEZs contributes nothing.

PNA MSC FAD Free
PNA MSC FAD-free certification ensures tuna is caught without using FADs and kept separate during vessel storage, transshipment, and transport to processing plants. Covers Skipjack, yellowfin, and bigeye.

Dolphin Safe – PNA MSC
The dolphin-safe label ensures compliance with U.S. regulations. MSC certification forbids intentional targeting of dolphins. PNA MSC vessels have an independent observer onboard 24/7 monitoring sustainability. Any dolphin deaths disqualify the catch for MSC certification.

Dolphin Safe Certicate (EII)
Granted to fisheries adhering to standards to minimize harm to dolphins. Tuna caught without deliberately encircling dolphins is certified dolphin safe. Verified by captain’s statement and international monitoring programs.

SEDEX – SMETA Audited
SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) helps businesses manage social and environmental performance. SMETA provides a framework for auditing labor, health and safety, environmental performance, and ethics.

No by-catch of ETP species
ETP refers to Endangered, Threatened, and Protected species. Measures are in place to minimize incidental capture, including bans on certain gear and safe release procedures. Onboard observers report deviations.

Product Specification Declaration
A product specification (manufacturer’s declaration) lists product composition, ingredients and percentages, allergens, heat processing temperatures, production codes, production descriptions, packaging sizes, invoice, and container numbers.

Outturn or Discharge Report by Third Party
Details unloading after landing from fishing vessel or transport carrier. Provides species, weight ranges, locations, times, vessel and trip info, reported by an independent third-party auditor. Used for commercial, efficiency, scientific, and sustainability purposes.

Transshipment Only In Port
Transshipment occurs in a port area under supervision of local authorities, monitoring transfer from fishing vessel to carrier vessel. Reduces risks of illegal activities such as IUU fishing, forced labor, human trafficking, or drug smuggling.

Certificate of Heat Treatment
Heat treatment involves heating and cooling operations on metals, alloys, or food containers to achieve desired properties or sterilization. For canned foods, heating above 100°C destroys microorganisms and inactivates enzymes, ensuring food safety.

PNAO MSC Trip Certificate
Certifies that a batch of tuna adheres to MSC standards as verified by the Parties to the Nauru Agreement Office (PNAO), ensuring sustainable fishing practices and ecosystem protection.

No Plastic + Waste Dumping at sea
Marine dumping of plastics, discarded fishing gear, metals, glass, food waste, oil, sewage, processing by-products, and hazardous materials is prohibited. Onboard observers and electronic monitoring report illegal dumping.