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ASC takes part in popular session about the Future of Seafood Ecolabelling and Certification
On 5 September, 2012, ASC took part in the Future of Seafood Ecolabelling and Certification seminar, a pre-summit workshop that was part of the Hong Kong Seafood Summit programme. ASC’s Standards Director Bas Geerts took part in the panel discussion together with representatives from the Global Aquaculture Alliance, Friends of the Sea and the Marine […]
Third Fish Farm ASC Certified
On 28 August 2012, the Wadas Lingtang Farm (Java, Indonesia) operated by the Regal Springs Group became the third fish farm to obtain the ASC certification for responsible aquaculture. This reinforces the rapid success of the ASC Tilapia programme. Two additional farms have recently been assessed and are awaiting the results. A promising number of […]
ASC celebrates launch of first ASC certified Tilapia with successful event in Amsterdam
On August 20 2011, ASC celebrated its highly anticipated market launch of the first ASC certified farmed tilapia at the Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The event was a huge success with more than 70 partners, supporters, national and international press joining us to mark this historic milestone for our organisation. The event has […]
First ASC Certified Farmed Tilapia Now Available
On August 20, the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) celebrated the market launch of its global, independent trademark for responsibly farmed seafood. Tilapia from Indonesia is the first farmed fish to meet the ASC’s certification standard. This tilapia is recognised through the use of the on-pack ASC logo. The logo reinforces to consumers that the fish […]
First fish farms ASC certified
On 15 August 2012 the first ASC-certificates were handed to PT Aquafarm Nusantara (Regal Springs Group) for two farm locations: Toba Farm (Sumatra) and Kedung Ombo (Java). These tilapia farms are the first globally to complete the ASC certification. Several other farms also entered the certification process and are expected to reach ASC certification in […]
First certifier accredited for ASC-certification for fish farms
Today it was announced that Swiss headquartered certification body IMO is the first to be accredited to certify fish farms against the ASC Tilapia Standard. This standard for responsible aquaculture has been developed through an inclusive and transparent multi-stakeholder process and was finalised late 2010. Since then the ASC has developed a robust set of […]
ASC Aquaculture Newsflash August
ASC Aquaculture Newsflash for August is out now! Download it and read more about all achievements that the ASC has achieved over the last couple of months.
Call for Tender: the development of the ASC”s auditor training programme
On the 7th of August the ASC launched a call for tenders from suitably qualified companies to develop the ASC auditor training programme. Further details can be found in the Request for Proposal document. To download click here.
Salmon Standard handed over to ASC
Today the Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue handed over the global salmon standard for responsible farming to the ASC. This marks a further and major milestone for the ASC, who earlier this year launched both the Tilapia and Pangasius standards and their consumer facing logo. Chris Ninnes, CEO of ASC, has been quick to recognise the broad […]
ASC Launches Accreditation for Pangasius
Today the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) launched its second[1] standard into the market with the opening of its accreditation process for Pangasius. Certifiers can now apply to become accredited; when successfully concluded this will allow them to undertake the first farm assessments against the ASC Pangasius Standard. Accreditation is done by the independent accreditation body […]