Sustainability, Traceability and Quality
Sustainability
As we cherish the bounty of the ocean, we also advocate for sustainable sourcing of seafood. We are well aware of the fact that overfishing is a major driver in the drastic drop of ocean wildlife populations. At VS Seafood, we are very concerned about the health of the surrounding marine ecosystem, coastal communities and our planet.
We have implemented sustainable practices across every point of our supply chain. From using sustainable fishing techniques that make minimum or no negative impact on the existence of protected species like dolphins and corrals to ensuring wellbeing of coastal communities around us, sustainability is deeply interwoven with our operations.
The end consumer of our customers get to consume sustainably sourced wild seafood and feel good about their planet-friendly choice. Irrespective of rising costs and other challenges, we are determined to follow sustainable practices as we know that the benefits of sustainable fishing extend go a long way: they extend to livelihoods, human health as well as the environment.”
We have implemented sustainable practices across every point of our supply chain. From using sustainable fishing techniques that make minimum or no negative impact on the existence of protected species like dolphins and corrals to ensuring wellbeing of coastal communities around us, sustainability is deeply interwoven with our operations.
The end consumer of our customers get to consume sustainably sourced wild seafood and feel good about their planet-friendly choice. Irrespective of rising costs and other challenges, we are determined to follow sustainable practices as we know that the benefits of sustainable fishing extend go a long way: they extend to livelihoods, human health as well as the environment.”
Traceability
Today, more and more traders want to know where their seafood comes from, mostly because their consumers are asking for that information as a result of rising demand for sustainably sourced food. At VS Seafood, we ensure the traceability of seafood from the point of sale to its point or origin. Traceability is vital in assuring food safety as it proves legality and verifies sustainability.
An advanced tuna tracking system in place to keep records and verify identification of seafood. We ensure seafood traceability not only because it enables us to meet the mandatory regulatory standards but also we believe that it strengthens our sustainable practices and helps us improve the eco system.
An advanced tuna tracking system in place to keep records and verify identification of seafood. We ensure seafood traceability not only because it enables us to meet the mandatory regulatory standards but also we believe that it strengthens our sustainable practices and helps us improve the eco system.
Quality
Rising recognition of the health benefits of seafood as compared to other forms of meat has resulted in a notable spike in seafood consumption in many parts of the world. At VS Seafood, food safety is of paramount importance as we take pride in supplying fresh and quality seafood to fulfill the nutritional needs of many across the globe. Therefore, we have taken stringent measures to improve quality controls of our seafood production units. Although maintaining and shipping perishable produce is a challenging task, we have implemented multiple proven measures to ensure that our seafood meets the quality standards of our global clients.
From fishing to packaging, our operations are conducted by experienced professionals who keep tabs on the latest trends and technologies in the industry. Our best practices are constantly evolving in order to ensure the highest quality and food safety standards.
VS Seafood specializes in exporting the Yellow fin tuna (Thunnus albacares), Big eye tuna (Thunnus obesus) as well as the Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) among many other fish varieties we source from the Indian ocean. The export quality is maintained in compliance with the existing standards introduced by the European Union (EU), which covers all operations related to processing fish. This includes strict guidelines such as mandatory inspections to be performed by the recommended local authorities, including the Ministry of Fisheries as well as the Sri Lanka Standards Institute on behalf of EU.”
From fishing to packaging, our operations are conducted by experienced professionals who keep tabs on the latest trends and technologies in the industry. Our best practices are constantly evolving in order to ensure the highest quality and food safety standards.
VS Seafood specializes in exporting the Yellow fin tuna (Thunnus albacares), Big eye tuna (Thunnus obesus) as well as the Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) among many other fish varieties we source from the Indian ocean. The export quality is maintained in compliance with the existing standards introduced by the European Union (EU), which covers all operations related to processing fish. This includes strict guidelines such as mandatory inspections to be performed by the recommended local authorities, including the Ministry of Fisheries as well as the Sri Lanka Standards Institute on behalf of EU.”
Certifications
The Friend of the Sea certification demonstrates our contribution to the health of the oceans by promoting sustainable fishing practices. Our wild catch is certified and the fishing techniques are in line with the standards of regional fishery bodies and national fisheries authorities.
The Dolphin SAFE certification shows our compliance with the Dolphin Safe framework set forth in the U.S Dolphin Protection Consumer Information Act, which is especially applicable in tuna fishing. We have made a pledge to ensure that no purse seine net or other fishing gear has been intentionally used to encircle dolphins and no dolphins were killed or seriously injured while tuna fishing.
This international food safety certificate addresses food safety through the analysis of biological, chemical and physical hazards from raw material production, procurement and handling, to manufacturing, distribution and consumption of the end product.
A GFSO recognized certification, BRC (Brand Reputation through Compliance) is a testament to our compliance to our commitment in building an effective food safety management system.
A mandatory certification when supplying seafood to the United States, the FDA certification ensures that our products are safe, wholesome and properly labelled meet the food safety and quality standards specified by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
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