Conformity Assessment Body Suspended in China for Six Months
SCS Global Services has been suspended from carrying out new ASC certifications in China following a review. SCS Global Services is a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) – the bodies which…
Call For Stakeholder Input on Certification Assessments
The sites Aracena 1, Aracena 5, and Aracena 9, which belong to the Chilean Salmon company Nova Austral, will have an audit conducted on 26, 27 August and 1st September;…
ASC’s First Monitoring & Evaluation Report Shows Impact of Certified Responsible Aquaculture
ASC has published its first Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) report, demonstrating for the first time the impact of certified responsible aquaculture, including clear improvements in the environmental performance of salmon…
Two New Public Consultations Launched on New Developments for ASC Programme
ASC has today (August 3, 2020) launched two public consultations, allowing stakeholders and consumers to have their say on important developments for the programme. To contribute to Recirculating Aquaculture Systems…
ASC Standards Translated for Farmers in Indonesia, World’s Second Largest Farmed Fish Producer
ASC has translated its Shrimp, Tilapia, and Tropical Marine Finfish Standards and related guidance documents into Indonesian to help more farmers in the country work towards more responsible practices. Indonesia…
New Policy Sets Out Next Steps For Farms and Auditors Affected by Travel Restrictions
ASC has published a new policy setting out the next steps for farms and auditors that have made use of remote or postponed auditing in light of the restrictions caused…
ASC Responds to Fish Welfare Report
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has today responded to a report about animal welfare standards in the aquaculture industry. The ASC standards include a number of requirements for animal welfare. By…
Farm Certifications Suspended and Withdrawn Following Escapes
A Chilean salmon farm has been suspended following an escape incident. The Caicura 149 Farm in the Los Lagos region of Chile, operated by Salmones Blumar, was suspended following the…
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…