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The Seafood Consumer Association is a mission-driven organisation building the global standard for seafood integrity. We welcome supporters and partners who share our commitment to transparency in the seafood supply chain from harvest to belly.

7
Fraud Categories Standardised
The I-CADMUS taxonomy covers every known category of seafood fraud in a single, cohesive framework.
3
Certification Tiers
Practitioner, Professional, and Expert — structured to serve individuals, organisations, and institutions.
5+
Global Academic Partners
Bond University leads the inaugural cohort, with five additional regional anchor institutions targeted for 2026–27.
2026
Established
The framework and certification programme launch publicly in 2026, following three years of development and piloting.
Our Structure

A not-for-profit built for long-term impact.

The Seafood Consumer Association operates as a not-for-profit organisation. Our mandate is the public interest: ensuring that consumers, regulators, and industry have access to a reliable, independent standard for seafood integrity.

We are governed by an independent board. Board members are subject to a formal conflict-of-interest policy and serve fixed, renewable terms. No single commercial interest holds a controlling position.

The Advisory Council of the Seafood Consumers Association plays a critical role in steering the strategic vision and public advocacy of the organization on a voluntary basis. Composed of dedicated, forward-thinking industry strategists and professionals, the Council provides sharp, actionable insights to address systemic market challenges. Its members lend their time and expertise to elevate consumer-first strategies, helping to dismantle regulatory gaps, champion supply chain integrity, and build a clearer, more transparent path forward for everyday seafood consumers.

This structure is deliberate. The credibility of the I-CADMUS framework — and the value of our certification — depends entirely on independence. Organisations and governments rely on us precisely because we are not funded by the industry sectors we assess.

Revenue Streams

How the organisation is sustained.

  • C

    Certification Fees

    Individual and organisational enrolments in the I-CADMUS certification programme, delivered through partner organisations.

  • B

    Book & Publications

    Sales of Sea of Deception and associated educational/informative materials, distributed through www.seafoodconsumers e-shop, trade and academic channels globally.

  • L

    Framework Licensing

    Licensing the I-CADMUS taxonomy and audit tools to regulatory bodies, supply-chain technology platforms, and industry associations.

  • P

    Partnership Programmes

    Structured partnerships with academic institutions, government agencies, and industry bodies — providing co-branding, research access, and programme delivery rights.

  • D

    Donations, Grants, etc

    Supporter donations, volunteer activity, grants, etc. with academic institutions, government agencies, etc. delivering projects and programs aligned with our policies and procedures.

Governance

Independent oversight, always.

Our governance model is designed to protect the integrity of the framework itself. Transparency and accountability are not aspirational — they are structural.

Board Composition

The board is independent. People with current commercial seafood industry affiliations are not invited to apply.

ACNC Charitable Status

As a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), the Seafood Consumers Association (ABN 84 686 250 859) is fully committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency, governance, and public accountability. Meeting our ACNC obligations is not merely a legal requirement; it is a core promise to the millions of everyday seafood consumers we represent across Australia.

To fulfill our regulatory duties and maintain our charity status, SCA strictly adheres to the following frameworks:

Upholding Governance Standards We ensure our processes, internal controls, and strategic operations actively safeguard our charitable purpose while protecting our community assets and resources.
Financial Accountability We manage our resources with absolute integrity, maintaining transparent records and fulfilling annual reporting requirements through the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to ensure clear public visibility.
Responsible Person Duties Our leadership team operates with the utmost transparency and diligence, ensuring all conflicts of interest are robustly managed and that our voluntary Advisory Council operates in full alignment with ACNC regulations.
Advancing the Public Interest Every strategic initiative we pursue—from supply chain anti-fraud toolkits to culinary training partnerships—is driven entirely by our charitable mission to improve trust, safety, and nutritional knowledge for the public benefit.

Conflict-of-Interest Policy

All board members, staff, and certification assessors are required to declare interests. Declared conflicts are managed through recusal, and conflicts that cannot be managed lead to disqualification.

The policy is reviewed every two years and published on request to any partner or regulator.

Financial Accountability

The Seafood Consumer Association is subject to standard not-for-profit financial reporting obligations as regulated by the ACNC. We manage our resources with absolute integrity, maintaining transparent records and fulfilling annual reporting requirements through the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to ensure clear public visibility.

No surpluses are distributed to members or directors. All surpluses are retained for programme development and framework expansion.

Get in Touch

Supporter and partnership enquiries.

If you represent a foundation, government body, academic institution, or industry association interested in a strategic partnership with the Seafood Consumer Association, we welcome a conversation.

All enquiries are treated in strict confidence.

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Want to understand the framework first?

Before reaching out, explore the I-CADMUS framework, our certification tiers, and our network of academic and industry partners.

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