Carrefour Faces Legal Action Over Alleged Negligence in Tuna Supply Chain

Two NGOs accuse Carrefour of failing to meet its legal obligations on human rights, environmental impact, and consumer safety in its tuna sourcing practices.

Foodwatch and Bloom have filed a lawsuit against Carrefour, claiming the retailer has not fulfilled its duty of vigilance under French law regarding its tuna supply chain.
The NGOs allege Carrefour permits destructive fishing methods, fails to enforce stricter mercury limits in tuna products, and cannot ensure its supply chain is free from human rights abuses.
Carrefour denies the accusations, emphasizing its commitment to sustainable fishing and stating it has ceased sourcing yellowfin tuna from the Indian Ocean.
The 2017 French duty of vigilance law requires large companies to prevent harm to human rights, health, and the environment in their operations and supply chains.
In 2024, Foodwatch and Bloom reported widespread mercury contamination in canned tuna, urging stricter safety thresholds to protect consumers.