Indonesia plugs eco-label in developing countries

The Indonesian government is facilitating a marine and fisheries product certification program for developing countries through the world fisheries conference held by The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Tuesday.

"There are ten developing countries participating in this conference," said Director General of Processing and Marketing of the Ministry of Maritime and Fisheries Affairs Saut P Hutagalung in Nusa Dua on Tuesday.

As an institution of international fisheries which gives eco-label certification in developing countries, Saut said that MSC ensures that all fish which go on sale were caught without damaging the environment.

"Indonesia, as one of the leading fishing nations in the world, has great interest in certification which supports environmental sustainability," he said.

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