conventions, industry benchmarks, and social responsibility certifications specific to fisheries, establishing FCF’s social responsibility standards for suppliers. 93 “We have consistently educated our supply chain partners to move beyond simple transactions. Today’s consumers and international markets increasingly care about the origin of their food and the methods used to obtain it. With this understanding, we’ve invested heavily in sustainability projects and incorporated value-added features into the seafood trade. This improves the competitiveness of our partners’ products in the market and aligns with global expectations.”94 In 2016, the Seafood Task Force, composed of major global retail giants, was established, with its most influential members being Costco and Walmart. FCF was also invited to participate in discussions about fishery industry standards, including auditable social responsibility standards and recruitment fee guidance. As a task force member, FCF promotes responsible tuna supply chains by inviting supply chain partners and fisheries associations to promotional meetings, introducing the importance of social responsibility in the seafood supply chain, and exchanging views on the task force’s code of conduct and vessel audit standards. NHRC inquired on how to manage the supply chain effectively during its interview with FCF. The company emphasized a preventative-first approach, with the following key requirements for their supply chain partners: First and foremost, no purchases from government agencies or International fisheries social responsibility certification standards, such as the Best Seafood Practices Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) and the Fairness, Integrity, Safety, and Health Standard for Crew (FISH), include principles of fairness, integrity, safety, and health for crew members. 94 NHRC (March 13, 2023). “Interview Record with FCF Assistant Manager Chiang Hui-sung.” 93 112