Overview

• 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.