Claims assessment · Product claim

Sustainably caught” seafood

Typical treatment across five regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.

Market comparison

How this claim is typically treated

Five major markets · one reviewed comparison

MarketTypical treatmentLegal basisWhat is required
European UnionEURestricted
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UCPD; Reg 1379/2014 origin/gear labelling

Certification scope stated; stock-status evidence; no generic 'sustainable' without scheme

United KingdomUKRestricted
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CMA Code

Same

United StatesUSRestricted
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FTC 260.4; NOAA dolphin-safe analogy

Certification or stock assessment

CanadaCARestricted
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s.74.01(1)(b.1)

Testing/certification

AustraliaAURestricted

The cited source is recorded in the assessment.

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ACL

Certification disclosure

Last reviewed 22 Aug 2026This is an informational comparison, not legal advice.
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This is an informational reference, not legal advice. Verdicts reflect the typical use of this claim; exact wording, product, market and date can change the assessment.

Last verified 2026-08-22.