Traceability Support

FishWise has a comprehensive understanding of traceability systems available on the market today, as well as how to develop in-house solutions. Consumers and buyers alike are seeking assurances associated with food safety and sustainability. An effective traceability system is essential to delivering the timely and accurate product information necessary to track tainted products back to their source and to verify sustainability. FishWise can:

• Assess your current product tracking software & procedures, compare and contrast your system with other options on the market and provide recommendations on how to improve your traceability system.
• Conduct a Traceability Risk Assessment to identify product that is likely to be untraceable, come from illegal sources, or be at high risk for misinformation or fraud.
• Contract third-party audits of supply chains to validate legality and traceability for all seafood products.

Traceability Resources

Without a Trace: A Summary of Traceability Efforts in the Seafood Industry.

Mariah Boyle, Project Director at FishWise, has summarized her research and learnings on seafood traceability in this document, for the purpose of assisting seafood companies and other stakeholders in the sustainable seafood movement.

It is hoped that this document will create connections across sectors and groups, and will spark conversation as to how the seafood industry can work together to eliminate illegal fishing and unacceptable social conditions from supply chains. If government, conservation organizations, funders, and the industry work together, significant progress on seafood traceability can be made and, in turn, the environmental and social aspects of the seafood industry improved.

To be updated on FishWise’s latest seafood traceability work and future versions of this report, subscribe to the FishWise Traceability mailing list. To inquire about this report, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .