sustainability

We understand the concerns that our customers put forward with regards to the sustainability of current UK fish stocks. The Fin and Flounder offer the highest quality fresh fish which we will always try to source on recommendations from the MCS (Marine Conservation). If we are unable source fish from the preferred areas outlined as below, we will not offer that product. As such you may see certain species missing from our fish slab. We will always try to follow our sourcing policy as below, so you as the consumer will always have a clear conscience when you purchase from the Fin and Flounder.

• Wild caught fish should be sourced from managed stocks
• Sourcing from stocks that pose a threat to the integrity of the stock is avoided
• Farmed fish sourced from well managed farms that farm to high environmental standard
• Farmed fish should be fully traceable to production site
• Should be sourced from fisheries or farms that have been certified by independent international certification bodies such as the Marine Stewardship Council, Soil Association (UK) or RSPCA monitored Freedom Foods Scheme
• Favoured fishing methods will always be our main priority when sourcing our stock (Line Caught, Dived, hand gathered, Sine Netted etc)

For further consumer advice, please refer to these two websites

www.fishonline.org

The Marine Conservation Society’s on-line guide to help UK and European consumers choose which fish are from well managed sources and/or caught using methods that minimise damage to marine wildlife. Internet version of their Good Fish Guide.

www.msc.org

The Marine Stewardship Council is an independent, non-profit organisation that promotes responsible fishing practices through the MSC sustainably-fished labelling scheme. It features a guide to MSC-certificied fisheries worldwide.

If you have any concerns or would like further advice on where our fish is sourced please feel free to ask our friendly staff. Where ever you purchase your fish, always ask where it was sourced. Retailers and consumers have an obligation to be aware of their impact and how we can always minimise this to purchase sustainable and ethically caught products.