Data, Evidence, and Enforcement: Transforming Seafood Risk Management

The recent U.S. visa restrictions targeting individuals linked to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing represent more than a policy announcement—they signal a fundamental shift toward greater accountability, stronger evidence requirements, and increased scrutiny across seafood supply chains.

In this webinar, LRQA and industry experts explore what this means for seafood businesses and how organizations can move beyond compliance to build the visibility, worker engagement, and operational intelligence needed to demonstrate responsible sourcing in practice.

What You’ll Learn

Seafood supply chains are entering a new era of accountability.

For the first time, enforcement actions are extending beyond products and organizations to the individuals behind illicit activities. At the same time, regulators, investors, customers, NGOs, and industry leaders are demanding more than policies and audits—they want credible evidence, continuous visibility, and measurable impact.

This webinar helps seafood businesses understand the changing enforcement landscape and the practical steps needed to strengthen due diligence programs and build resilient supply chains.

During this session, we discussed:

• What the U.S. IUU visa restrictions mean for seafood businesses and supply chain partners
• Why enforcement is increasingly targeting underlying actors—not just products and entities
• The growing expectation for real-time, defensible evidence of due diligence
• How worker voice and vessel-level visibility are becoming critical risk indicators
• Lessons emerging from recent industry collaboration initiatives and consortium programs
• Practical approaches for turning risk identification into measurable improvements
• How to build resilient seafood supply chains that can withstand regulatory, investor, and customer scrutiny

What you’ll gain:

• A clear understanding of how enforcement trends are reshaping seafood supply chain expectations
• Insight into what constitutes credible evidence in modern due diligence programs
• An understanding of why traditional audits alone are no longer sufficient
• Practical examples of how technology, worker engagement, and supply chain collaboration can strengthen risk management
• Actionable steps to build more transparent, defensible, and resilient sourcing programs

Why This Conversation Matters Now

The seafood sector is facing unprecedented scrutiny. Regulators are increasing enforcement, investors are demanding greater transparency, and customers expect businesses to demonstrate responsible sourcing with evidence—not assumptions.

Organizations that can effectively identify risks, engage workers, monitor supply chains, and provide defensible proof of due diligence will be better positioned to navigate this changing landscape.

This webinar provides practical insights from industry experts who are helping shape the future of seafood accountability.