Sea Treasure Malives Codes of ConductThe SSC Codes of Conduct are voluntary agreements on responsible sourcing and labelling, developed by SSC members.They are tools for change and contribute to the vision that all fish and seafood sold in the UK is from sustainable sources. The Codes represent commitments SSC members have agreed to adhere to, irrespective of size or sector, and set a precedent for industry best practice. The SSC Codes are without prejudice to national, international or other laws or regulations.The Labelling CodeThe SSC aims to create harmonised seafood labelling that will provide consumers with accurate information on the provenance and sustainability of the fish or seafood. The Voluntary Code of Conduct on Environmental Claims is designed to achieve this.The Sourcing CodeA primary goal of the SSC is to ensure that consumers can have confidence that the seafood they are buying meets or exceeds minimum standards of responsibility. The Voluntary Code of Conduct on Environmentally Responsible Fish and Seafood Sourcing is designed to achieve this.How were the Codes developed?While the Codes were under development, the process began with a working group meeting on the Code topic (e.g. a labelling working group meeting). ClientEarth, as secretariat of the SSC, would present some initial ideas for discussion at this first working group meeting and facilitate a discussion to outline what direction the Code should take.SSC members and non-member experts were then invited to share their specialist knowledge at working-group meetings. Non-member experts included government officials, NGO representatives, academics and non-departmental public bodies.How are the Codes implemented?All members of the SSC have committed to implementing the SSC Codes, where they are applicable. This means translating the requirements of the codes into their business practices. Members have a year to implement the codes after signing up (unless agreed otherwise).The SSC Guidance document has been developed to support members in the implementation of the Codes.An independent Implementation Report is conducted and published every three years to assess the effectiveness of the SSC voluntary pre-competitive collaboration model and to monitor the consistency with which member commitments to the Codes are being met.ClientEarth is an environmental law charity, a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, company number 02863827, registered charity number 1053988, registered office 10 Queen Street Place, London EC4R 1BE, a registered international non-profit organisation in Belgium, ClientEarth AISBL, enterprise number 0714.925.038, a registered company in Germany, ClientEarth gGmbH, HRB 202487 HB, a registered foundation in Poland, Fundacja ClientEarth Poland, KRS 0000364218, NIP 701025 4208, a registered 501(c)(3) organisation in the US, ClientEarth US, EIN 81-0722756, a registered subsidiary in China, ClientEarth Beijing Representative Office, Registration No. G1110000MA0095H836. All materials on this website have been prepared for general information purposes only to permit you to learn more about ClientEarth, our work and the expertise of our staff. The information presented is not legal advice, is not to be acted upon as such, may not be current and is subject to change without notice.