NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES
WRITTEN REPLY
QUESTION 354
Question 354 for written reply: National Council of Provinces, Mr O de Beer
(COPE-WC) to ask the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:
Whether she will engage with the fishing industry to mitigate the effects
of tardy fisheries management in obtaining Marine Stewardship Council
status which is essential for exporting fish to Europe; if not, why not; if
so, what are the relevant details?
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REPLY:
Yes. The Minister has met and will continue to meet and engage all
stakeholders in the fishing industry on all important matters relating to
the sustainable utilisation of marine resources, including, but not limited
to, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.
It may be noted that MSC certification has been re-awarded to South Africa,
so allegations of âtardy managementâ should be dismissed.