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Join the most recognised certification programme as proof of your responsible farming practices to a global audience.

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Join the most recognised certification programme and benefit from trading ASC certified seafood.

Our impact

ASC creates measurable, positive change in global seafood farming.

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In addition to accessing our global network of secure and flexible supply, ASC partners benefit from marketing their ASC certified seafood.

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Certifier accreditation

Certifiers can get accredited to conduct audits against our standards. Learn how you can apply for accreditation below.

For Certification Assessment Bodies (ASC Farm Standards)

To apply for ASC accreditation, please contact Assurance Services International (ASI).

For Certification Assessment Bodies (MSC CoC Standard)

Certifiers that are already accredited by ASI to conduct Marine Stewardship Council Chain of Custody audits can submit their revised procedures and checklists to ASI for review which incorporate the amendments for ASC products (MSC Certification Requirements v 3.1 and GCR 2.5).

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Training Courses for auditors

We provide training courses on our Farm and Feed standards for auditors working with our accredited CABs.

The learning path, courses dates, fees, and other information are available below.

 

Auditors’ training courses 2024

Our auditors learning paths are a combination of:  

  1. Online courses with live webinars and exams
  2. Online full self-study modules

Both types of courses are offered in the ASC online learning platform.

  1. ONLINE COURSES WITH LIVE WEBINARS AND EXAMS

The calendar below shows the date when the self-study material will be published, the date of the live webinars (mandatory attendance) and the date of the live exam online. Please consider that some of the dates might change.

To register: accredited CABs only can register their auditors via the MyASC platform. Please register only if attendance of the live webinar and exam on the indicated dates is possible. ASC will send an invoice for the course fee. Registration and payment must be completed before the live webinar. The registration is only confirmed once the course fee payment is received by ASC.

Fee 2024: 800 euros per course per participant.

Number of participants per course: ASC considers a minimum number of participants for the training course to take place. ASC reserves the right to cancel the training should this minimum amount not be reached. In that case, the course will be offered again during the year and the paid fees will be reimbursed.

To guarantee quality and interactive courses, ASC sets also a maximum number of participants per course. The available spots are assigned on a “first come, first served basis” based on the date in which ASC receives the fee payment.

Exam: the exams are conducted live online and through a proctoring tool so to assess the identity of the person taking the exam.

Course certificate: Before an auditor can receive the certificate of completion of any of our standard courses, not only the exam should be succesfully passed with a 7/10 grade, but the CAR self-study module needs to be completed and the fee invoice must be paid.

If you have questions, please send an email to Training@asc-aqua.org

Bivalves/Abalone
  • Material available: 23rd of February 2024
  • Webinars: 6th, 7th, and 8th of March 2024
    • Webinar Times: 13:00 – 16:00 CET
  • Exam: 28th of March 2024
    • Exam Time: 12:00 CET
  • Registration deadline: 23rd of February 2024
  • Trainer: Paul Casburn
  • Cost – 800 euros
Marine Cage (Salmon, Seriola, Seabass, Tropical Marine Finfish)
  • Material available: 18th of March 2024
  • Webinars: 3rd, 4th, and 5th of April 2024
    • Webinar Times: 13:00 – 16:00 CET
  • Exam: 26th of April 2024
  • Registration deadline: 18th of March 2024
  • Trainer: Paul Casburn
  • Cost – 800 euros
Shrimp
  • Material available: 1st of April 2024
  • Webinars: 29th and 30th of April and 1st of May 2024
    •  Webinar Times:14:00 – 17:00 CEST
  • Exam: 24th of May 2024
  • Registration deadline: 1st of April 2024
  • Trainer: Francis Murray
  • Cost – 800 euros
Feed – Technical Module
  • Material available: 7th of May 2024
  • Webinars: 27th, 28th, and 29th of May 2024
    • Webinar Times: 14:00 – 17:00 CEST
  • Exam: 27th of June 2024
  • Registration deadline: 7th of May 2024
  • Trainer: Mario Velasco
  • Cost – 800 euros
Pangasius
  • Material available: 14th of May 2024
  • Webinars: 3rd, 4th, and 5th of June 2024
    • Webinar Times: 14:00 – 17:00 CEST
  • Exam: 27th of June 2024
  • Registration deadline: 14th of May 2024
  • Trainer: Francis Murray
  • Cost – 800 euros
Trout
  • Material available: 5th of June 2024
  • Webinars: 24th, 25th, and 26th of June 2024
    • Webinar Times: 13:00 – 16:00 CEST
  • Exam: 16th of July 2024
  • Registration deadline: 5th of June 2024
  • Trainer: Paul Casburn
  • Cost – 800 euros
Tilapia
  • Material available: 17th of June 2024
  • Webinars: 3rd, 4th, and 5th of July 2024
    • Webinar Times: 14:00 – 17:00 CEST
  • Exam: 25th of July 2024
  • Registration deadline: 17th of June 2024
  • Trainer: Francis Murray
  • Cost – 800 euros
Social Auditing Training

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  • April 2024 – English
    • Material available: 25th of March 2024
    • Webinars: 15th, 16th, and 17th of April 2024
    • Webinar Times: April 15th & 16th: 08:00 – 15:00 CEST
          • April 17th: 08:00 – 12:00 CEST
    • Exam: 26th of April 2024
    • Registration deadline: 25th of March 2024
    • Trainer: Eduardo Bluhm and Giovanna Michelotto
    • Cost – 800 euros
  • May 2024 – English
    • Material available: 1st of May 2024
    • Webinars: 22nd, 23rd, and 24th of May 2024
    • Webinar Times: May 22nd & 23rd: 11:00 – 18:00 CEST
          • May 24th: 11:00 – 15:00 CEST
    • Exam: 6th of June 2024
    • Registration deadline: 1st of May 2024
    • Trainer: Eduardo Bluhm and Giovanna Michelotto
    • Cost – 800 euros
  • July 2024 – English
    • Material available: 17th of June 2024
    • Webinars: 8th, 9th, and 10th of July 2024
    • Webinar Times: July 8th & 9th: 14:00 – 21:00 CEST
          • July 10th: 14:00 – 18:00 CEST
    • Exam: 25th of July 2024
    • Registration deadline: 17th of June 2024
    • Trainer: Eduardo Bluhm and Giovanna Michelotto
    • Cost – 800 euros
  1. SELF-STUDY COURSES (free of charge, available all year long)

The self-study courses are not standalone courses, but part of the auditors’ learning path.

CAR (Certification Accreditation Requirements)

The Farm CAR (Certification and Accreditation Requirements) online module (self-study) is mandatory for all participants that haven’t passed it before. The CAR training must be completed before the standard exam. 

Please Note: CABs and Auditors shall ensure that the Farm CAR  v2.3.1. training is completed by 30 June 2024.

Material available for self-study. To register, please accredited CABs only can register their auditors via the MyASC platform.  

CAR & RUoc FEED

The Feed CAR (Certification and Accreditation Requirements) online module (self-study) is mandatory for all participants that haven’t passed it before. The CAR training must be completed before the Feed exam. 

 

Material available for self-study. To register, please accredited CABs only can register their auditors via the MyASC platform. 

 

RAS

Material available for self-study. To register, please accredited CABs only can register their auditors via the MyASC platform. 

Shrimp 1.2

Material available for self-study. To register, please accredited CABs only can register their auditors via the MyASC platform. 

Salmon 1.4

Material available for self-study. To register, please accredited CABs only can register their auditors via the MyASC platform. 

Controlled Document Overview

Welcome to the Controlled Document Master List portal.

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ASC Vocabulary Portal

To facilitate a clearer understanding of ASC’s requirements and objectives in achieving environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture we have developed the a vocabulary portal. The platform contains active terms and definitions that are applicable across all documents that support the certification framework. ASC will continually update the platform to reflect active terms across ASC’s systems.

 

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eCert portal

Welcome to the eCert web database.

If you are an accredited certifier you can log in to view and update details about your Chain of Custody clients that are engaged in the ASC programme.

Logo use for certifiers

Accredited certifiers can use the ASC logo free of charge.

If you are an accredited certifier and would like to use the ASC logo, please get in touch by filling in the form below.

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Participate in pilots

Pilots are audits where new standards are tried out before they are launched.

If you are a certifier and would like to participate in one of our pilots, please get in touch by filling in the form below.

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