Can any fishery use the RBF?
Yes, but only in instances where there is not enough data to use the default Performance Indicators and Scoring Guideposts. If a fishery has enough data it is always advantageous to undergo the standard MSC assessment (based on the default Performance Indicators and Scoring Guideposts), as the additional inbuilt precaution in the RBF will likely result in a lower score than if the available data are used. Additionally, there is guidance within the RBF document requiring certifiers to use all the data available to them to score the fishery in every case.
