Ocean Disclosure Project

Comptoirs Océaniques

Comptoirs Oceaniques, is a French importer/distributor, specialized in premium tuna and ultra-low temperature seafood, selling under its brand Fish Is life. Comptoirs Océaniques prides itself on robust partnerships with suppliers and customers, and is committed to providing healthy, authentic, tasty, innovative, and ethically designed products that it designs, imports, produces, and delivers across Europe.

Comptoirs Oceaniques, est un importateur/distributeur français, spécialisé dans le thon Premium et les produits de la mer à ultra-basse température, commercialisés sous sa marque Fish Is Life. Comptoirs Océaniques est fier de ses partenariats solides avec ses fournisseurs et ses clients. Il s'engage à fournir des produits sains, authentiques, savoureux, innovants et élaborés de manière éthique, qu'il conçoit, importe, produit et livre à travers l'Europe.

Number of Fisheries Used	Number of Fisheries Well Managed	Number of Fisheries Managed	Number of fisheries in need of improvement	Number of fisheries not yet rated
Number of Fisheries Used 22	Number of Fisheries Well Managed 6	Number of Fisheries Managed 12	Number of fisheries in need of improvement 3	Number of fisheries not yet rated 1
Production Methods Used Purse seine Associated purse seine FAD-free (unassociated) purse seine Longlines Handlines and pole-lines

Summary

This profile encompasses over 95% of our 2022 supply of fresh, canned, and Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) tuna. Tuna procurement, the cornerstone of our operations, faces specific challenges, particularly illegal fishing. Ensuring the integrity of our supply chains, which primarily consist of two tiers—fleet and processing plant—is vital for maintaining transparency that our customers demand. In 2022, we engaged in PAS 1550 to evaluate and address the risks associated with Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing within our supply chains and we are encouraging fleets specializing in ULT to register all their boats with the PVR by 2025.

Since 2020, Comptoirs Oceaniques has been a partner of the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) and a member of the Global Tuna Alliance (GTA). Those collaborations grant us access to valuable insights into best practices, enhancing our operational efficiency and supporting the long-term sustainability of fish stocks and marine ecosystems, in line with global standards for responsible fishing. We have more than doubled our volumes of Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified ULT tuna since 2020.

Comptoirs Oceaniques is also committed to the welfare of workers in its supply chain and is a member of Amfori.

Our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is articulated through our Tuna Purchase Policy, the Naturatuna Charter, our Code of Business Ethics, and they are available at fishislife.com.

Ce profil couvre plus de 95 % de nos approvisionnements en 2022, incluant le thon frais, en conserve et surgelé en Ultra Basse Température (UBT). L'approvisionnement en thon, notre core business, fait face à des défis spécifiques, tels que la pêche illégale. Il nous parait essentiel de garantir l'intégrité de nos chaînes d'approvisionnement, qui se composent principalement de deux niveaux — la flotte et l'usine de transformation - pour garantir la transparence jusqu'au navire. En 2022, nous avons participé au projet PAS 1550 pour évaluer et traiter les risques associés à la pêche illégale, non déclarée et non réglementée (INN) au sein de nos chaînes d'approvisionnement et nous encourageons les flottes spécialisées en UBT à inscrire tous leurs bateaux au PVR d'ici 2025.

Depuis 2020, Comptoirs Océaniques est partenaire de Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) et membre de Global Tuna Alliance (GTA). Ces partenariats nous offrent un accès à des informations précieuses sur les meilleures pratiques pour assurer la durabilité à long terme des stocks de poissons et des écosystèmes marins, en accord avec les normes internationales de pêche responsable. Nous avons plus que doublé nos volumes de thon certifié par le Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) depuis 2020.

Comptoirs Océaniques s'engage également en faveur du bien-être des travailleurs dans sa chaîne d'approvisionnement et est membre d'Amfori.

Notre engagement en matière de responsabilité sociale d'entreprise (RSE) est exprimé à travers notre Politique d'Achat de Thon, la Charte Naturatuna, notre Code d'Éthique des Affaires, qui sont disponibles sur fishislife.com.

https://fishislife.com/ https://fishislife.com/en/corporate-social-responsibility

Associated Fisheries

Species and Location	Production Methods	Certification or Improvement Project	Sustainability Ratings
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus alalunga Western and Central Pacific Fishery countries: Fiji	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles, sharks and rays, and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are management measures in place. Bycatch includes other tuna species and billfishes. Scaly mackerel and Indian oil sardine are used as bait species. Although management measures are not in place for the baitfish, the low levels used by the fishery are unlikely to impact their recovery if required. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References LRQA, July 2023, Fiji Albacore, Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna longline Public Certification Report
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: South Korea	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles, sharks, and sea birds with this fishery. Data on interactions is limited but there is increased monitoring underway in certified fleets. The main bycatch species in this fishery include billfish and other tuna species. Although the main bycatch stocks are not overfished they are in decline and at risk of overfishing. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References Control Union, June 2020, MSC Public Certification Report for Pan Pacific yellowfin, bigeye and albacore tuna longline fishery Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Western and Central Pacific, Hook & line (longline), Marine Stewardship Council
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: South Korea	Production Methods FAD-free (unassociated) purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, rays, sea turtles, and marine mammals with purse seine gear. But certified fleets have implemented additional mitigation measures, including 100% observer coverage on purse seine vessels, to reduce impacts on ETP species. Bycatch is a risk in purse seine fisheries. FAD-free (unassociated) purse seine gear result in less bycatch than associated fisheries. Bycatch for this fishery includes other tuna, billfishes and sharks. Certified fleets have implemented increased monitoring of bycatch. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References Control Union Pesca Ltd, October 2019, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Public Certification Report (PCR) Tropical Pacific yellowfin and skipjack tuna free-school purse seine fishery Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Western and Central Pacific: Certified fleets only, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Sri Lanka	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Longlines present a hazard to ETP species including sharks, turtles and sea birds. Bycatch in this fishery includes billfishes, sharks and rays. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is part of the Sri Lanka tuna and swordfish - longline FIP. To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References FisheryProgress, Sri Lanka tuna and swordfish - longline Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Indian Ocean: FIP participants only, Hook & line (longline) Seafood Watch - March 2021, Tunas and large pelagics, Indian Ocean, Hand-operated pole-and-lines, Handlines and hand-operated pole-and-lines, Trolling lines, Floating object purse seine (FAD), Longlines (unspecified), Unassociated purse seine (non-FAD)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Indian Ocean Fishery countries: France, Spain, Seychelles	Production Methods Purse seine Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Purse seine gear presents a hazard to ETP species including sea turtles, sharks and marine mammals. Some mitigation measures are in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is part of the Indian Ocean tuna - purse seine (SIOTI) FIP. To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References FisheryProgress - Indian Ocean tuna - purse seine (SIOTI) Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Indian Ocean: FIP participants only, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish) Seafood Watch - March 2021, Tunas and large pelagics, Indian Ocean, Hand-operated pole-and-lines, Handlines and hand-operated pole-and-lines, Trolling lines, Floating object purse seine (FAD), Longlines (unspecified), Unassociated purse seine (non-FAD)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Maldives	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Interactions with ETP species are generally low, although some bycatch of sharks can occur. Bycatch for this fishery is considered low. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is part of the Maldives yellowfin tuna - handline FIP. References Fishery Progress - Maldives yellowfin tuna - handline Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Indian Ocean: All areas, Hook & line (handline)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Côte d'Ivoire Fishery countries: Ivory Coast	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Impacts on ETP species are likely to be low. Catch of overfished bigeye tuna is a concern for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Atlantic: All areas, Hook & line (handline), Hook & line (pole & line), Hook & line (troll) Seafood Watch - Yellowfin tuna, Eastern Central Atlantic Ocean, Northeast Atlantic Ocean, Southeast Atlantic Ocean, Handlines and hand-operated pole-and-lines
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Japan, South Korea	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Longlines present a hazard to seabirds, sea turtles, marine mammals and sharks. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Western and Central Pacific, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Senegal Fishery countries: Senegal	Production Methods Handlines and pole-lines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Impacts on ETP species are likely to be low. Catch of overfished bigeye tuna is a concern for this fishery. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Atlantic: All areas, Hook & line (handline), Hook & line (pole & line), Hook & line (troll) Seafood Watch - Yellowfin tuna, Eastern Central Atlantic Ocean, Northeast Atlantic Ocean, Southeast Atlantic Ocean, Handlines and hand-operated pole-and-lines
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Indian Ocean Fishery countries: India, Seychelles	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes Longlines present a hazard to ETP species including sharks, turtles and sea birds. Bycatch in this fishery includes billfishes, sharks and rays. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Indian Ocean, Hook & line (longline) Seafood Watch - March 2021, Tunas and large pelagics, Indian Ocean, Hand-operated pole-and-lines, Handlines and hand-operated pole-and-lines, Trolling lines, Floating object purse seine (FAD), Longlines (unspecified), Unassociated purse seine (non-FAD)
Species and Location Yellowfin tuna Thunnus albacares Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Philippines	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Sustainability not rated
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles, sharks, and sea birds with this fishery. Data on interactions is limited but there are some mitigation measures in place. The main bycatch species in this fishery include billfish and other tuna species. The status of these species is not always known. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Yellowfin tuna, Western and Central Pacific, Hook & line (longline)
Species and Location Albacore Thunnus alalunga South Pacific - WCPFC Fishery countries: Fiji	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch of other tuna, billfishes and sharks is a risk for this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com.
Species and Location Bigeye tuna Thunnus alalunga Western and Central Pacific Fishery countries: Fiji	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to seabirds, sea turtles, sharks and rays, and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are management measures in place. Bycatch includes other tuna species and billfishes. Scaly mackerel and Indian oil sardine are used as bait species. Although management measures are not in place for the baitfish, the low levels used by the fishery are unlikely to impact their recovery if required. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References LRQA, July 2023, Fiji Albacore, Yellowfin and Bigeye Tuna longline Public Certification Report
Species and Location Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Seychelles	Production Methods Purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to sea turtles with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch varies by gear type. There is a higher risk of bycatch in the associated purse seine fishery. Unassociated purse seine fisheries typically have less bycatch. Bycatch includes billfishes, fin fishes, and sharks and rays. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is part of the Indian Ocean tuna - purse seine (SIOTI) FIP. To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References FisheryProgress - Indian Ocean tuna - purse seine (SIOTI)
Species and Location Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Sri Lanka	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes Interactions with sea turtles occur in the longline fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch in this fishery includes fin fishes, billfishes, sharks and rays. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is part of the Sri Lanka tuna and swordfish - longline FIP. To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request tocsr@fishislife.com. References FisheryProgress - Sri Lanka tuna and swordfish - longline
Species and Location Bigeye tuna Thunnus obesus Western and Central Pacific Fishery countries: South Korea	Production Methods Longlines	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes The fishery occasionally interacts with sea birds and sea turtles. Bycatch includes other tuna species and billfishes. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com.
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Indian Ocean Fishery countries: Spain	Production Methods Purse seine Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Certified	Sustainability Ratings Well managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, rays, and sea turtles with purse seine gear. But some measures are in place to minimise impacts and certified fleets have implemented additional mitigation measures to reduce impacts on ETP species. Bycatch is a risk for this fishery. The main bycatch species groups are other tunas, billfishes, sharks, rays and fin fishes. There are some mitigation measures in place. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References Good Fish Guide, Skipjack tuna, Indian Ocean, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish), Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Catch of sharks is a concern. In addition, there are risks to sea turtles with this fishery, but management measures are in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is part of the Eastern Pacific Ocean bigeye and skipjack tuna - purse seine (TUNACONS) FIP. References FisheryProgress - Eastern Pacific Ocean bigeye and skipjack tuna - purse seine (TUNACONS)
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Ecuador	Production Methods Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, sea turtles, and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. Bycatch for this fishery includes other tuna, billfishes and sharks. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References FisheryProgress - Western and Central Pacific Ocean tropical tuna - purse seine (OPAGAC) Good Fish Guide - Skipjack tuna, Western and Central Pacific, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Indian Ocean Fishery countries: France, Spain, Seychelles	Production Methods Purse seine Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project FIP	Sustainability Ratings Needs improvement
Environmental Notes Purse seine gear presents a hazard to ETP species including sharks, and rays. Some mitigation measures are in place including requirements for national management plans but there is only partial implementation. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes This fishery is part of the Indian Ocean tuna - purse seine (SIOTI) FIP. To learn more about the best practices each fleet in the fishery has implemented to mitigate environmental risks, please send a request to csr@fishislife.com. References FisheryProgress - Indian Ocean tuna - purse seine (SIOTI) Good Fish Guide - Skipjack tuna, Indian Ocean, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish) Seafood Watch - March 2021, Tunas and large pelagics, Indian Ocean, Hand-operated pole-and-lines, Handlines and hand-operated pole-and-lines, Trolling lines, Floating object purse seine (FAD), Longlines (unspecified), Unassociated purse seine (non-FAD)
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Western and Central Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: New Zealand	Production Methods Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes There are risks to sharks, sea turtles, and marine mammals with this fishery, but there are mitigation measures in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. Bycatch for this fishery includes other tuna, billfishes and sharks. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes References Good Fish Guide - Skipjack tuna, Western and Central Pacific, Net (purse seine on aggregating devices or free-schooling fish)
Species and Location Skipjack tuna Katsuwonus pelamis Eastern Pacific Ocean Fishery countries: Panama	Production Methods Associated purse seine	Certification or Improvement Project Not certified or in a FIP	Sustainability Ratings Managed
Environmental Notes Catch of sharks is a concern. In addition, there are risks to sea turtles with this fishery, but management measures are in place. Bycatch is a risk in this fishery. The risk of bycatch in associated purse seine fisheries is higher than in unassociated (FAD-free) purse seine fisheries. This fishery is unlikely to have a significant impact on the sea bed. General Notes No additional notes.

Comptoirs Océaniques

Number of Fisheries Used

Number of Fisheries Well Managed

Number of Fisheries Managed

Number of fisheries in need of improvement

Number of fisheries not yet rated

Number of Fisheries Used

22

Number of Fisheries Well Managed

6

Number of Fisheries Managed

12

Number of fisheries in need of improvement

3

Number of fisheries not yet rated

1

Production Methods Used

Summary

Associated Fisheries

Species and Location

Production Methods

Certification or Improvement Project

Sustainability Ratings

Notes

Species and Location

Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus alalunga

Western and Central Pacific

Fishery countries:

Production Methods

Certification or Improvement Project

Certified

Sustainability Ratings

Well managed

Environmental Notes

General Notes

Species and Location

Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

Western and Central Pacific Ocean

Fishery countries:

Production Methods

Certification or Improvement Project

Certified

Sustainability Ratings

Well managed

Environmental Notes

General Notes

Species and Location

Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

Western and Central Pacific Ocean

Fishery countries:

Production Methods

Certification or Improvement Project

Certified

Sustainability Ratings

Well managed

Environmental Notes

General Notes

Species and Location

Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

Indian Ocean

Fishery countries:

Production Methods

Certification or Improvement Project

FIP

Sustainability Ratings

Managed

Environmental Notes

General Notes

Species and Location

Yellowfin tuna

Thunnus albacares

Indian Ocean

Fishery countries:

Production Methods

Certification or Improvement Project

FIP