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Dutch retailers commit to first joint MSC, ASC and WWF ‘Think Fish’ campaign
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and World Wide Fund for Nature–Netherlands (WWF-NL) have claimed the second week of September as ‘Think Fish Week’. Dutch retailers will actively promote the wide range of MSC and ASC labelled products available to shoppers through in-store nationwide advertising. The campaign will encourage consumers to make an informed […]
Helping Chinese tilapia farming become environmentally responsible
A project to help tilapia aquaculture in China operate in a more environmentally responsible way is a step closer to realising its vision. By the end of June the first Chinese auditors received initial training to assess tilapia farms in China against the ASC Tilapia Standard. In addition, local farmers, processors, academics and consultants gained […]
Queens panga and shrimp noodles first ASC and MSC labelled product in Dutch stores
Sales of responsibly-sourced seafood are on the rise in the Netherlands. Now Dutch shoppers can enjoy even more choice as the first product carrying the ASC logo for responsible aquaculture ánd the MSC ecolabel for sustainable wild-catch hits the shops. From this month, Queens Panga & Shrimp Noodles Red Curry, combining farmed pangasius and wild-caught […]
Help develop the ASC Feed Standard
ASC has launched a project which aims to develop the ASC Feed Standard. ASC invites experts from the aquaculture feed industry to join a working group and actively contribute to the future of responsible aquaculture feed. The project is starting shortly and a new, globally applicable, ASC Feed Standard should be ready by the end […]
Growing commitments for ASC certified seafood
Availability of ASC certified seafood is set to increase in North Carolina following a commitment yesterday by grocer The Fresh Market to choose responsibly sourced seafood. The Fresh Market joins a growing international trend in making formal commitments to support responsible aquaculture practices and sustainable fishing, as it announces a new national partnership with The […]
First Audit Against the ASC Salmon Standard
On 11 June 2013, the Bremnes Seashore AS farm in Norway became the first farm to be audited against the Salmon Standard. It will be followed by the Leroy Hydrotech – Hogsneset Nord Farm later this month. The first ASC certified products for responsibly farmed salmon are expected to be available to the market by […]
Salmon certification program launched worldwide
At the European Seafood Exposition 2013, ASC announced that the first salmon is expected to be certified shortly. The first Salmon audit has been scheduled for 11-14 June this year at the Bremnes Seashore AS farm in Norway, followed by Leroy Hydrotech – Hogsneset Nord Farm, from 14 June. The first ASC certified products for […]
Certification Bodies – ASC Pangasius Standard Training
CANCELLED: Please note that this training has been cancelled. New dates to be announced. The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is providing training to auditors related to the ASC Pangasius Standard. Successful completion of this training is a mandatory requirement of the ASC accreditation process. Interested Certification Bodies can apply for accreditation for this standard at Accreditation […]
Marine Harvest Commits to ASC Salmon Certification Programme
Leading seafood company Marine Harvest has announced that they will certify all salmon farms against the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Salmon Standard for responsible aquaculture, making it the largest company to date to commit to the ASC certification programme that ensures responsible farming practices. Marine Harvest, the world’s largest producer of farmed salmon and responsible […]
ASC Tilapia Standard Training for Certification Bodies
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is providing training to auditors related to the ASC Tilapia Standard. Successful completion of this training is a mandatory requirement of the ASC accreditation process. Interested Certification Bodies can apply for accreditation for this standard at Accreditation Services International (ASI). Accreditation for the ASC Tilapia Standard already opened early 2012. Once […]