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Oyster Farm is First to Gain ASC Certification in France
Huitres Favier Earl has become the first farm in France to achieve ASC certification. The French oyster producer received a cluster certification for its La Tremblade and Paimpol units. The company was awarded the certificate in recognition of their responsible environmental and social practices from Control Union Peru, an independent accredited certifier, after an audit […]
A Happy Sustainable Seafood Day in Hong Kong
For the second consecutive year, the Happy Sustainable Seafood Day campaign was held during the Christmas season in Hong Kong. The campaign, which aims to increase consumer awareness of sustainable seafood, was organised by KLG Fine Food Company Limited in collaboration with YATA Hong Kong. This special event featured many different activities including cooking demonstrations […]
ASC has moved to a new temporary office
We have moved to a new temporary office. Please see below the new address. HNK, Weg der Verenigde Naties 1 3527 KT Utrecht The Netherlands
ASC wishes you Happy Holidays
The office will be closed from 26 to 30 December. We look forward to working with you again in the new year.
Public Comments Sought for ASC Operational Standards Review
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is seeking public comments on the draft version of the Operational Standards Review. The ASC is dedicated to measurably improving the environmental and social performance of aquaculture producers through the use of eight metrics-based standards. Each standard undergoes periodic review to ensure their continued effectiveness and, during the most recent […]
ASC Announces Interim Feed Solution
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has launched an Interim Solution for the marine raw material used in feed. This Interim Solution replaces the current set of requirements for marine raw material in the ASC Farm Standards. The Interim Solution increases the amount of marine raw material available for use in feed at farms certified to […]
Strong Japanese Market Support Opens Opportunities for ASC Certified Oyster
With the recent introduction of ASC certified oyster in one of Japan’s largest retail chain, Kasumi Co. Ltd., ASC certified seafood is quickly gaining popularity and wider recognition in this fish-loving nation. The initiative of Kasumi to introduce locally sourced certified oysters was strongly supported by the wholesaler Ibaraki Suisan Co. Ltd., which achieved its […]
ASC welcomes the first certified farm in New Zealand
Moana New Zealand Blue Abalone has become the first farm to receive ASC certification for responsible aquaculture in New Zealand. The land-based abalone farm, located in Bream Bay in northern New Zealand, received its certificate after a third-party on-site assessment by the independent certification company SCS Global Services. “I am delighted that Blue Abalone has […]
ASC Welcomes First Certified Shrimp Farm in Thailand
Best Aquaculture Partners has become the first shrimp farm to gain ASC certification in Thailand. The farm is located in the Suratthanee province and has been assessed by Control Union Peru (CUP), an internationally accredited conformity assessment body. “I am glad to welcome Best Aquaculture Partners to the ASC programme,” said Chris Ninnes, CEO of […]
Shrimp farmer and packing plant in Ecuador recognised for its responsible aquaculture
Today, the shrimp farmer Sociedad Nacional Galapagos (SONGA) received the official ASC certificates for its cluster farms Naturisa Farm, Josefina-Rio Nilo Farm and Camaron Camino Real Farm, as well as for its Lebama Farm, all situated in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The certificates were handed over to SONGA by Jing Dong of Control Union, the independent certification […]