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• Fresh Dog ™ Waterless Foam Bath: If your Schnauzer is in need of a bath but you just don’t have the time to do it, this waterless bath foam will solve your problem. Why it’s a bath in a bottle and no water needed!
Just dispense a few pumps of foam in the palm of your hand and distribute over your dog, taking special care not to get any into the eyes. Massage the foam fully into your dog's coat to loosen and break away any dirt and oils. Then towel dry your dog off... That's It!
My Schnauzer did not object to the foam bath at all and in fact, pranced around like "I got it going on" when we were done. I think he was just as happy as I was that he was clean and smelling fresh.
I really like this product. There was no sticky residue and it smells great. I've tried squirt-on waterless shampoos before, but this foam bath is way better. The foam is thicker and richer and distributes the cleaning agent much more effectively, so you end up using less of it.
note: Although it is a waterless shampoo, the foam itself does dampen your dog's coat, but you do not need to rinse it out. Just allow the product to do its magic.
Once you towel dry your dog, it dries quickly and leaves the coat super soft and smelling great! I loved it!
Your dog hates regular baths but could really use one about now.
Your dog has been sick or is recovering from surgery and could use some spot cleaning.
You have an older or arthritic dog that has a hard time getting in and out of the tub.
You have company coming over and just no time to give your dog(s) a regular bath.
You have a multi-dog household and regular bath day becomes an all day job that's a nightmare.
It's great for cleaning dogs during those cold winter months.
It's a great product to carry along on trips or outings, just in case your dog gets into a smelly situation.
It's safe for dogs and puppies over 6 weeks of age.
For those who normally bathe their dogs at home: This no mess, no fuss, no back-breaking foam bath is easy to do and allows you to put off having to give your dog the traditional bath so often.
For those who usually take their dog to a groomer: Extends the time in-between regular visits to the dog groomer, thereby saving you time and money $$.
So for a great alternative to regular shampoos and the dreaded task of giving your dog a bath, try Fresh Dog ™! It will leave your dog's coat smelling fresh and clean.
How would you like to try out Fresh Dog on your Miniature Schnauzer... for FREE?
Thanks to the good folks at Fresh Dog, one lucky winner will win the set of shampoos to freshen up their own dog(s).
Prizes: The Happy Dog Bundle - Both innovative dog shampoo products which include (1) 12oz dry shampoo powder and (1) 6oz bottle of the waterless bath foam. A $27 value.
Just post a comment below, like: I want a Fresh Dog!
A winner will be chosen at random from those who post a comment below on Friday May 18, 2012. So post a comment and Good Luck!
And the winner is....... Fern Williams!
An easy-to-use deodorizing powder for dogs that extends time between regular washings. No water needed.
Why it's a dog bath in a bottle - No water needed! No sticky residue, repels dirt, and dries quickly.
In 2007 my wife and I went through one of life’s experiences we all face sometime in our lives. In the space of three months we lost my mother and both her parents.
Since that time, as a Hampshire Photographer I have been looking for something that would help with the grieving process. It was about 2years ago when I met a photographer who occasionally compiled slideshows for a funeral director. We spoke and the conversation that I had sparked my interest. I undertook some research and with the help of a few friends I decided to add this to my business.
What benefit could this be?
Celebration of Life slideshows are about paying tribute to an individual by celebrating their life. It’s using the images and or video taken over a lifetime adding a soundtrack of music or spoken word and displaying the slideshow at a family and friends gathering. The gathering could be a funeral wake, golden wedding celebration, a retirement, significant birthday, wedding and I am sure that you can think of a few more.
A Celebration of Life slideshow brings together the images/video that have been stored in a box, a book, on a pc hard drive and gives the opportunity to share those memorable moments with others. People can rediscover those forgotten moments, to learn of moments unknown but above all to remember the times that we were spent in that persons company.
The slideshow can be watched time and time again. It is a lasting memory that forms part of the family tree and can be handed down to the younger generations, leaving a legacy of what has passed and who people were.
Are you thinking of how you can leave a legacy, then contact Martin and talk to him about having a slideshow commissioned for you.
Green Screen Photography is the use of a green or blue backdrop it allows the use of any background that you or the client wants behind them. The news use this process for the weather.
To begin with a green/blue background is placed behind the subject. The subject needs to be placed about six feet from the background (helps minimize color bleed). As a minimum of two studio light are used to light the subject (but no hair light), these are set roughly at 45° either side of the subject and about six feet in front of them. This is to evenly light the subject and produce minimum shadow.
Set the lights to your preferred light setting then you are ready to start photographing.
Subject against a green background.
In the first place to create your masterpiece, the image(s) need to be processed in photo software. Load your image(s) into the software and process to your preferred RAW settings (you are using RAW) and it’s in editing space of Photoshop then the magic begins.
In the first place use the select-colour range. When the box appears use sampled colours (top of box), quick mask (bottom of box) and tick the invert box. Next use the left eyedropper to sample the green in the image. At this stage the green will turn orange. Keep using the eyedropper to pick the green background until it is all orange. It is important not to use the eyedropper on the subject. If you have a space between an arm and body this will change to orange as you click the green background.
Once you have an orange background slide the fuzziness slider to the right to ensure that all the background orange is similar. Click the OK button, the orange disappears and this leaves you with marching ants around the subject.
Next click select-fine edge and the refine edge box appears. In view mode, select a white background. Next tick smart radius and set the slider to 30. Next adjust the smooth slider to 15, tick the Output decontaminate colors and move the slider to 70. Set the output to new layer with layer mask. Now use the refine radius tool (next to the edge detection and choose by right clicking), set the brush size to about 78 and go around the hair. Once you have completed this click OK, this leaves you with the subject visible and no background.
Now you need to click on the layer mask, set the mode above the mask to overlay. Select the brush tool, set this to overlay and brush opacity to 20%. Go around the hair, you will notice a slight shrinkage (try at 100% if you want to see it happen). 20% just adjusts slightly however you may still have a green color on the hair and possibly clothes.
The next step is to click, create new layer button. When the new layer appears in the layer stack, right click to the right of the layer and click create clipping mask (a little left hand bent arrow appears). Go to the blend mode above and click hue, then select the brush tool. At the top of the editing space you select Normal in the mode box and 100% opacity.
Put the cursor over the hair in the area you want the green to disappear. Use the alt keyboard button to select that area of hair, now brush over the area next to this and watch the green disappear. Continue doing this on the rest of the hair. If you have a green tinge on white clothing then use the same method. Once complete all of the green tinge should now be gone in the image. You can now introduce your new background as a new layer, you may have to move the layer down the stack.
That’s how simple it is. Now it’s time to experiment.
Using Photoshop to remove the green tinge around the hair.
Want to find out more, contact Martin and see what can be achieved.
Shop Yokohama Tires Edwardsville, IL :: Jerry's Tire Sales, Inc.
Jerry''s Tire Sales, Inc. is proud to offer Yokohama tires to Edwardsville, IL, East Alton, IL, Granite City, IL, and surrounding areas at some of the lowest prices around. Jerry''s Tire Sales, Inc. helps customers find the right Yokohama tires for their car or truck at the right price that fits their budget. Give us a call today and we will work with you to find the right Yokohama tires for your car. Remember, Jerry''s Tire Sales, Inc. is a leading Yokohama tire dealer. Not sure which tire is right for your car? Then use our online tire catalog.
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LINCOLN, Neb. – Lincoln authorities have released the name of a woman who died after either falling or jumping from a pickup truck.
Police identified the 25-year-old woman as Amanda Terrell. She lived in Lincoln.
A police report says the pickup ran over Terrell after she left it around 6 p.m. Wednesday, north of the Nebraska Innovation Campus in north Lincoln. She died later Wednesday night at a hospital.
The pickup driver was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence. Court records don’t show that he’s been formally charged.
Powdercoated my grill for an #RA28 and smiley bumper brackets for a 72 #TA22. Both are “gloss stealth charcoal” and look absolutely amazing!!!
Welded up 35 sets of #ra28 #ra23 hood hinges! Assembled and shipped 10 raw sets and sent the rest for powdercoat!
PERSECUTION of Christians is increasing and for millions of its faithful around the world, 2015 has been a “year of fear”, says Open Doors, which once again has placed North Korea as the most dangerous place to be a Christian.
Open Doors, has supported the persecuted church since its founding by Brother Andrews 50 years ago, and each year publishes its World Watch list of the top 50 most dangerous countries to be a Christian.
“Islamic extremism remains by far the most common driver of persecution: in eight out of the top 10, and 35 out of the top 50 countries, it is the primary cause,” says the 2016 Open Doors World Watch List.
“A rise in Islamic extremism sees Pakistan at its highest position ever, and Libya entering the top ten for the first time,” says the Open Doors reported.
It says research shows that persecution against Christians has increased so dramatically that persecution has risen even in those countries that have dropped out of its top 50.
Open Doors rates the level of persecution as “extreme” in nine countries. For the 14th year in a row, North Korea is top of the list; followed by Iraq, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Syria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan and Iran.
The north east African reclusive State of Eritrea has entered the top five for the first time.
“Religious extremism – Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist – is the greatest source of persecution of Christians,” says Open Doors, while noting that “gender violence is a weapon of persecution: women and girls are on the frontline.”.
Open Doors records show that worldwide there were over 7,000 Christians killed for faith-related reasons in the year – almost 3,000 more than the previous year.
It says its estimates exclude North Korea, Syria and Iraq, where accurate records do not exist.
Around 2,400 churches were attacked or damaged – over double the number for last year. In terms of violence against Christians and Christian property, Nigeria and Central African Republic topped the list.
One of its key findings is that never before have so many Christians been on the move.
The entry of India, often referred to as the world’s biggest democracy, into the top 20 most dangerous place at17 is a first.
Open Doors says, “Persecution in India is extremely violence – and the violence is increasing.
“More than 350 Christians were physically attacked, at least nine Christians were killed for their faith and at least three women were raped in the reporting year.
“Attacks mainly come from Hindu extremists, although extremist Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists and Maoists have all targeted Christians.
It’s vital that everyone, from fishers to retailers, scientists to consumers, has confidence in the blue MSC label and the credibility of the claims made by MSC certified organisations.
Below we have detailed the safeguards we put in place to ensure confidence in the MSC label. Collectively, these safeguards make up what we call the MSC assurance system. This system is used to make sure the assessment process for fisheries and supply chain businesses is working and meets best practice.
Additionally, our Fisheries and Chain of Custody Standards, which fisheries and businesses are assessed against, are compliant with international benchmarking bodies.
Under the MSC program, fisheries can get certified if they meet the MSC Fisheries Standard.
The MSC operates a third-party certification program. This means we do not assess or certify fisheries.
Fishery assessments are carried out by teams of auditors who are experts in fisheries science and management and are independent of the fishery and the MSC. The certification process is managed by an independent conformity assessment body (also known as a CAB).
The MSC, in consultation with stakeholders, sets standards for sustainable fisheries and supply chains. The independent assessments are carried out by the CABs, following specific processes that are also set by MSC.
This third-party system means consumers can be confident that the outcomes of assessments are free from the influence of either the client or the MSC.
Third-party certification is widely regarded as the most trustworthy system for objective assessments. However, there can still be risks to the integrity of the system – such as real or perceived conflicts of interest – and these must be mitigated.
There are multiple opportunities for stakeholders to contribute to specific fishery assessments. This helps to ensure assessments are balanced, evidence-based and reflect all available information.
If stakeholders have an issue with the way an assessment has been carried out, they can raise official objections or complaints.
For a fishery to become certified, an assessment team reviews all the evidence received during the assessment process.
This includes evidence from the fishery, a site visit with staff interviews, input from stakeholders during the site visit and submitted in writing, and independent scientific input including from peer reviewers.
Assessment teams can be part of a CAB, or they can be hired by a CAB to complete specific assessments.
CABs also have further assurance systems in place. For example, assessors must submit their reports to the CAB for further review. A second qualified person within the CAB takes the final decision on whether to certify a fishery.
To ensure the consistency, independence and impartiality of the MSC fishery certification process, all fishery assessment reports are peer-reviewed by independent scientists.
For example, the scientists might comment on the scores a fishery received, or on any information that seems to be missing in the CAB’s rationale for the scoring. Any issues raised by the peer reviewers must be considered and responded to by the CAB.
The MSC strengthened the peer review process by formally establishing an independent Peer Review College from 1 September 2017, following an 18-month pilot phase.
The College currently includes around 90 experts in marine science and fisheries management, enabling each assessment to be checked by members with expertise in the relevant field, and without a conflict of interest. The Peer Review College normally assigns two peer reviewers to check each fishery assessment report.
To maintain its impartiality and independence, the College has an Oversight Committee that is appointed by the MSC Board of Trustees. Two additional third-party experts also verify the candidates for each review and provide quality assurance.
Professor at University of Tasmania, consultant through SainSolutions and Commissioner with the Australian Fishery Management Authority. Expert in fishery assessment and fishery management systems, including ecosystem-based approaches.
Vice-President for Science and board member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). Expert in tuna, large pelagics and Regional Fisheries Management Organisations.
Deputy Director General, Sustainability and Biosecurity, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Government of Western Australia. Expert on fisheries management systems and national-level engagement with the MSC program.
Principal Research Scientist at the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research. Long experience as Editor-in-Chief of marine and fisheries science journals and expert on best practice in scientific publishing, including ethics.
Chief Scientist-Emeritus, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada. Expert in fisheries science and management, conservation of biodiversity and international policy and governance.
Independent consultant, recently retired from the International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES), Chair of the ICES Advisory Committee, 2014-2018. Expert on fisheries science and management.
The Peer Review College Oversight Committee reviews the performance of the peer review system at least once a year. Peer reviewer’s comments are checked by the third-party experts along with the responses made by the CABs. If any issues are identified, the College can provide targeted training to the reviewers or make changes to improve the system.
Read more about how we’re maintaining best practice.
All companies that buy and sell certified seafood comply with the MSC Chain of Custody Standard. As with fisheries, these companies are certified by a third-party audit.

• Fresh Dog ™ Waterless Foam Bath: If your Schnauzer is in need of a bath but you just don’t have the time to do it, this waterless bath foam will solve your problem. Why it’s a bath in a bottle and no water needed!

Just dispense a few pumps of foam in the palm of your hand and distribute over your dog, taking special care not to get any into the eyes. Massage the foam fully into your dog's coat to loosen and break away any dirt and oils. Then towel dry your dog off... That's It!

My Schnauzer did not object to the foam bath at all and in fact, pranced around like "I got it going on" when we were done. I think he was just as happy as I was that he was clean and smelling fresh.

I really like this product. There was no sticky residue and it smells great. I've tried squirt-on waterless shampoos before, but this foam bath is way better. The foam is thicker and richer and distributes the cleaning agent much more effectively, so you end up using less of it.

note: Although it is a waterless shampoo, the foam itself does dampen your dog's coat, but you do not need to rinse it out. Just allow the product to do its magic.

Once you towel dry your dog, it dries quickly and leaves the coat super soft and smelling great! I loved it!

Your dog hates regular baths but could really use one about now.

Your dog has been sick or is recovering from surgery and could use some spot cleaning.

You have an older or arthritic dog that has a hard time getting in and out of the tub.

You have company coming over and just no time to give your dog(s) a regular bath.

You have a multi-dog household and regular bath day becomes an all day job that's a nightmare.

It's great for cleaning dogs during those cold winter months.

It's a great product to carry along on trips or outings, just in case your dog gets into a smelly situation.

It's safe for dogs and puppies over 6 weeks of age.

For those who normally bathe their dogs at home: This no mess, no fuss, no back-breaking foam bath is easy to do and allows you to put off having to give your dog the traditional bath so often.

For those who usually take their dog to a groomer: Extends the time in-between regular visits to the dog groomer, thereby saving you time and money $$.

So for a great alternative to regular shampoos and the dreaded task of giving your dog a bath, try Fresh Dog ™! It will leave your dog's coat smelling fresh and clean.

How would you like to try out Fresh Dog on your Miniature Schnauzer... for FREE?

Thanks to the good folks at Fresh Dog, one lucky winner will win the set of shampoos to freshen up their own dog(s).

Prizes: The Happy Dog Bundle - Both innovative dog shampoo products which include (1) 12oz dry shampoo powder and (1) 6oz bottle of the waterless bath foam. A $27 value.

Just post a comment below, like: I want a Fresh Dog!

A winner will be chosen at random from those who post a comment below on Friday May 18, 2012. So post a comment and Good Luck!

And the winner is....... Fern Williams!

An easy-to-use deodorizing powder for dogs that extends time between regular washings. No water needed.

Why it's a dog bath in a bottle - No water needed! No sticky residue, repels dirt, and dries quickly.

In 2007 my wife and I went through one of life’s experiences we all face sometime in our lives. In the space of three months we lost my mother and both her parents.

Since that time, as a Hampshire Photographer I have been looking for something that would help with the grieving process. It was about 2years ago when I met a photographer who occasionally compiled slideshows for a funeral director. We spoke and the conversation that I had sparked my interest. I undertook some research and with the help of a few friends I decided to add this to my business.

What benefit could this be?

Celebration of Life slideshows are about paying tribute to an individual by celebrating their life. It’s using the images and or video taken over a lifetime adding a soundtrack of music or spoken word and displaying the slideshow at a family and friends gathering. The gathering could be a funeral wake, golden wedding celebration, a retirement, significant birthday, wedding and I am sure that you can think of a few more.

A Celebration of Life slideshow brings together the images/video that have been stored in a box, a book, on a pc hard drive and gives the opportunity to share those memorable moments with others. People can rediscover those forgotten moments, to learn of moments unknown but above all to remember the times that we were spent in that persons company.

The slideshow can be watched time and time again. It is a lasting memory that forms part of the family tree and can be handed down to the younger generations, leaving a legacy of what has passed and who people were.

Are you thinking of how you can leave a legacy, then contact Martin and talk to him about having a slideshow commissioned for you.

Green Screen Photography is the use of a green or blue backdrop it allows the use of any background that you or the client wants behind them. The news use this process for the weather.

To begin with a green/blue background is placed behind the subject. The subject needs to be placed about six feet from the background (helps minimize color bleed). As a minimum of two studio light are used to light the subject (but no hair light), these are set roughly at 45° either side of the subject and about six feet in front of them. This is to evenly light the subject and produce minimum shadow.

Set the lights to your preferred light setting then you are ready to start photographing.

Subject against a green background.

In the first place to create your masterpiece, the image(s) need to be processed in photo software. Load your image(s) into the software and process to your preferred RAW settings (you are using RAW) and it’s in editing space of Photoshop then the magic begins.

In the first place use the select-colour range. When the box appears use sampled colours (top of box), quick mask (bottom of box) and tick the invert box. Next use the left eyedropper to sample the green in the image. At this stage the green will turn orange. Keep using the eyedropper to pick the green background until it is all orange. It is important not to use the eyedropper on the subject. If you have a space between an arm and body this will change to orange as you click the green background.

Once you have an orange background slide the fuzziness slider to the right to ensure that all the background orange is similar. Click the OK button, the orange disappears and this leaves you with marching ants around the subject.

Next click select-fine edge and the refine edge box appears. In view mode, select a white background. Next tick smart radius and set the slider to 30. Next adjust the smooth slider to 15, tick the Output decontaminate colors and move the slider to 70. Set the output to new layer with layer mask. Now use the refine radius tool (next to the edge detection and choose by right clicking), set the brush size to about 78 and go around the hair. Once you have completed this click OK, this leaves you with the subject visible and no background.

Now you need to click on the layer mask, set the mode above the mask to overlay. Select the brush tool, set this to overlay and brush opacity to 20%. Go around the hair, you will notice a slight shrinkage (try at 100% if you want to see it happen). 20% just adjusts slightly however you may still have a green color on the hair and possibly clothes.

The next step is to click, create new layer button. When the new layer appears in the layer stack, right click to the right of the layer and click create clipping mask (a little left hand bent arrow appears). Go to the blend mode above and click hue, then select the brush tool. At the top of the editing space you select Normal in the mode box and 100% opacity.

Put the cursor over the hair in the area you want the green to disappear. Use the alt keyboard button to select that area of hair, now brush over the area next to this and watch the green disappear. Continue doing this on the rest of the hair. If you have a green tinge on white clothing then use the same method. Once complete all of the green tinge should now be gone in the image. You can now introduce your new background as a new layer, you may have to move the layer down the stack.

That’s how simple it is. Now it’s time to experiment.

Using Photoshop to remove the green tinge around the hair.

Want to find out more, contact Martin and see what can be achieved.

Shop Yokohama Tires Edwardsville, IL :: Jerry's Tire Sales, Inc.

Jerry''s Tire Sales, Inc. is proud to offer Yokohama tires to Edwardsville, IL, East Alton, IL, Granite City, IL, and surrounding areas at some of the lowest prices around. Jerry''s Tire Sales, Inc. helps customers find the right Yokohama tires for their car or truck at the right price that fits their budget. Give us a call today and we will work with you to find the right Yokohama tires for your car. Remember, Jerry''s Tire Sales, Inc. is a leading Yokohama tire dealer. Not sure which tire is right for your car? Then use our online tire catalog.

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LINCOLN, Neb. – Lincoln authorities have released the name of a woman who died after either falling or jumping from a pickup truck.

Police identified the 25-year-old woman as Amanda Terrell. She lived in Lincoln.

A police report says the pickup ran over Terrell after she left it around 6 p.m. Wednesday, north of the Nebraska Innovation Campus in north Lincoln. She died later Wednesday night at a hospital.

The pickup driver was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence. Court records don’t show that he’s been formally charged.

Powdercoated my grill for an #RA28 and smiley bumper brackets for a 72 #TA22. Both are “gloss stealth charcoal” and look absolutely amazing!!!

Welded up 35 sets of #ra28 #ra23 hood hinges! Assembled and shipped 10 raw sets and sent the rest for powdercoat!

PERSECUTION of Christians is increasing and for millions of its faithful around the world, 2015 has been a “year of fear”, says Open Doors, which once again has placed North Korea as the most dangerous place to be a Christian.

Open Doors, has supported the persecuted church since its founding by Brother Andrews 50 years ago, and each year publishes its World Watch list of the top 50 most dangerous countries to be a Christian.

“Islamic extremism remains by far the most common driver of persecution: in eight out of the top 10, and 35 out of the top 50 countries, it is the primary cause,” says the 2016 Open Doors World Watch List.

“A rise in Islamic extremism sees Pakistan at its highest position ever, and Libya entering the top ten for the first time,” says the Open Doors reported.

It says research shows that persecution against Christians has increased so dramatically that persecution has risen even in those countries that have dropped out of its top 50.

Open Doors rates the level of persecution as “extreme” in nine countries. For the 14th year in a row, North Korea is top of the list; followed by Iraq, Eritrea, Afghanistan, Syria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan and Iran.

The north east African reclusive State of Eritrea has entered the top five for the first time.

“Religious extremism – Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist – is the greatest source of persecution of Christians,” says Open Doors, while noting that “gender violence is a weapon of persecution: women and girls are on the frontline.”.

Open Doors records show that worldwide there were over 7,000 Christians killed for faith-related reasons in the year – almost 3,000 more than the previous year.

It says its estimates exclude North Korea, Syria and Iraq, where accurate records do not exist.

Around 2,400 churches were attacked or damaged – over double the number for last year. In terms of violence against Christians and Christian property, Nigeria and Central African Republic topped the list.

One of its key findings is that never before have so many Christians been on the move.

The entry of India, often referred to as the world’s biggest democracy, into the top 20 most dangerous place at17 is a first.

Open Doors says, “Persecution in India is extremely violence – and the violence is increasing.

“More than 350 Christians were physically attacked, at least nine Christians were killed for their faith and at least three women were raped in the reporting year.

“Attacks mainly come from Hindu extremists, although extremist Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists and Maoists have all targeted Christians.

It’s vital that everyone, from fishers to retailers, scientists to consumers, has confidence in the blue MSC label and the credibility of the claims made by MSC certified organisations.

Below we have detailed the safeguards we put in place to ensure confidence in the MSC label. Collectively, these safeguards make up what we call the MSC assurance system. This system is used to make sure the assessment process for fisheries and supply chain businesses is working and meets best practice.

Additionally, our Fisheries and Chain of Custody Standards, which fisheries and businesses are assessed against, are compliant with international benchmarking bodies.

Under the MSC program, fisheries can get certified if they meet the MSC Fisheries Standard.

The MSC operates a third-party certification program. This means we do not assess or certify fisheries.

Fishery assessments are carried out by teams of auditors who are experts in fisheries science and management and are independent of the fishery and the MSC. The certification process is managed by an independent conformity assessment body (also known as a CAB).

The MSC, in consultation with stakeholders, sets standards for sustainable fisheries and supply chains. The independent assessments are carried out by the CABs, following specific processes that are also set by MSC.

This third-party system means consumers can be confident that the outcomes of assessments are free from the influence of either the client or the MSC.

Third-party certification is widely regarded as the most trustworthy system for objective assessments. However, there can still be risks to the integrity of the system – such as real or perceived conflicts of interest – and these must be mitigated.

There are multiple opportunities for stakeholders to contribute to specific fishery assessments. This helps to ensure assessments are balanced, evidence-based and reflect all available information.

If stakeholders have an issue with the way an assessment has been carried out, they can raise official objections or complaints.

For a fishery to become certified, an assessment team reviews all the evidence received during the assessment process.

This includes evidence from the fishery, a site visit with staff interviews, input from stakeholders during the site visit and submitted in writing, and independent scientific input including from peer reviewers.

Assessment teams can be part of a CAB, or they can be hired by a CAB to complete specific assessments.

CABs also have further assurance systems in place. For example, assessors must submit their reports to the CAB for further review. A second qualified person within the CAB takes the final decision on whether to certify a fishery.

To ensure the consistency, independence and impartiality of the MSC fishery certification process, all fishery assessment reports are peer-reviewed by independent scientists.

For example, the scientists might comment on the scores a fishery received, or on any information that seems to be missing in the CAB’s rationale for the scoring. Any issues raised by the peer reviewers must be considered and responded to by the CAB.

The MSC strengthened the peer review process by formally establishing an independent Peer Review College from 1 September 2017, following an 18-month pilot phase.

The College currently includes around 90 experts in marine science and fisheries management, enabling each assessment to be checked by members with expertise in the relevant field, and without a conflict of interest. The Peer Review College normally assigns two peer reviewers to check each fishery assessment report.

To maintain its impartiality and independence, the College has an Oversight Committee that is appointed by the MSC Board of Trustees. Two additional third-party experts also verify the candidates for each review and provide quality assurance.

Professor at University of Tasmania, consultant through SainSolutions and Commissioner with the Australian Fishery Management Authority. Expert in fishery assessment and fishery management systems, including ecosystem-based approaches.

Vice-President for Science and board member of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF). Expert in tuna, large pelagics and Regional Fisheries Management Organisations.

Deputy Director General, Sustainability and Biosecurity, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Government of Western Australia. Expert on fisheries management systems and national-level engagement with the MSC program.

Principal Research Scientist at the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research. Long experience as Editor-in-Chief of marine and fisheries science journals and expert on best practice in scientific publishing, including ethics.

Chief Scientist-Emeritus, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canada. Expert in fisheries science and management, conservation of biodiversity and international policy and governance.

Independent consultant, recently retired from the International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES), Chair of the ICES Advisory Committee, 2014-2018. Expert on fisheries science and management.

The Peer Review College Oversight Committee reviews the performance of the peer review system at least once a year. Peer reviewer’s comments are checked by the third-party experts along with the responses made by the CABs. If any issues are identified, the College can provide targeted training to the reviewers or make changes to improve the system.

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All companies that buy and sell certified seafood comply with the MSC Chain of Custody Standard. As with fisheries, these companies are certified by a third-party audit.