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Examples of Advocacy

Governance reform and policy advocacy are not a one-size-fits-all effort; they require a tailored approach that takes into account the unique challenges of a dynamic seafood industry, individual companies’ experiences, and an ever-changing regulatory landscape. Whether it’s addressing illegal fishing, improving labor conditions, or advancing traceability, effective governance reform demands a nuanced understanding of the diverse factors at play in the seafood industry, ensuring that policies are both relevant and effective across different contexts.

By actively engaging in various advocacy efforts, seafood companies can help shape a regulatory landscape that supports responsible fishing practices. Below are several examples of how seafood companies have advocated for specific policies, stronger enforcement, and better management of fisheries. These examples highlight diverse strategies and topics that companies can employ to influence policy and drive positive change in the industry.

Joint letter to the FAO

Major Market State Coalition Joint Letter

Joint Executive Letter

End-Buyer Statement on SIMP

SIMP Stakeholder Letter

WCPFC RFMO Market Advocacy Letter

IOTC RFMO Rebuilding Markets Letter

Public Comment on the FDA Food Traceability Rule

Proposed Rule for Revisions to the U.S. Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) Federal Register comments:

NCBFAA

Lund's Fisheries

The Bumble Bee Seafood Company

National Fisheries Institute

Samuels and Sons Seafood Co.

Institute of Food Technologists

Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Import Co.

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