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NOAA Concludes Forced Labor Initiative with Seafood Labor Summit

Conclusion of NOAA Fisheries' Initiative Addressing Labor Issues in Seafood Industry

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"NOAA Fisheries Concludes CALM-CS Initiative with Seafood Labor Summit"
In February, NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit emphasized the importance of the Collaborative Accelerator for Lawful Maritime Conditions in Seafood (CALM-CS) initiative during the Seafood Labor Summit. Coit reaffirmed the commitment to fair and legal working conditions across the seafood supply chain, underscoring the initiative's role in informing ongoing efforts.
The summit served as the final phase of the CALM-CS initiative, where officials convened to review outcomes and strategize future actions. NOAA Administrator Rick Spinrad commended the progress achieved in just 15 months, highlighting advancements in implementing ethical recruitment practices and fostering industry-wide due diligence.
Despite the conclusion of CALM-CS, Spinrad emphasized the continuation of collective efforts to uphold labor standards. This commitment comes amidst international concerns raised by investigations into forced labor and other abuses within the seafood sector.
Reports from organizations like the Outlaw Ocean Project have exposed instances of forced labor in Chinese seafood processing plants, prompting scrutiny of supply chain audits and calls for regulatory action. Spinrad reiterated the U.S. government's dedication to addressing these issues, emphasizing the Biden administration's commitment to ensuring fair and lawful labor practices throughout the seafood supply chain.
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