Collaborative Project Helps First ASC Certified Coho Salmon Farm in Japan
A collaborative project involving NGOs, producers, and distributors, has helped a coho salmon farm to become the first of its kind in Japan to achieve ASC certification for environmentally and…
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Compiles Useful COVID-19 Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone, including the seafood industry – and it can be particularly tough for small-scale operations to adapt. Fortunately, the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership has collated a…
UK’s First ASC Certified Responsibly Produced Seabream Goes on Sale
With the launch of Fish Said Fred products, UK consumers can for the first time buy chilled and responsibly produced ASC certified seabream and seabass. Fish Said Fred is the…
Claims of Logo Misuse Under Investigation
Claims of the intentional misuse of an Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certificate are currently under investigation. The ASC has become aware that a company operating under the name of Langenes…
Virtual Workshop Helps Auditors Apply ASC Standards Remotely
Over 100 participants attended a virtual workshop organised by ASC last week to help them carry out remote audits in areas affected by Coronavirus travel restrictions. ASC certification requires regular…
Japanese Companies Work Together to Bring Responsible Seafood to Employees
Increasing the availability of responsibly produced seafood isn’t just about supermarkets and restaurants – and in Japan, a growing number of organisations are providing their employees with the option to…
New Videos to Help Teach Staff About Chain of Custody Certification
New training videos will help managers train their staff working at fresh fish counters in retail and in the foodservice sector learn about the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard and…
Recipes Quizzes and Songs to Celebrate Australian Sustainable Seafood Week
Australians enjoyed another successful celebration of responsible seafood with the 12th annual Sustainable Seafood Week last week, which even had its own specially composed anthem sung by a choir. The…
COVID-19: ASC Updates Audit Policy to Provide Flexibility to Auditors and Farms
ASC has published an updated audit policy to provide some flexibility to auditors and farms during the restrictions caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In response to the outbreak, travel…
ASC Launches Public Consultation for Operational Review of Shrimp Standard
ASC has launched a public consultation seeking feedback on the current operational review of the ASC Shrimp Standard. ASC conducts regular operational reviews to ensure the continued relevance and efficiency…