The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is a global certification body serving the developing aquaculture industry. ASC has recently launched a public consultation campaign to develop new requirements to improve the welfare of farmed fish.
A period for public comment is running from 1 September 2021 to 31 October 2021. The updated requirements will incorporate new developments and research to cover emerging issues - including water quality, stocking density and slaughter.
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is the world’s leading certification program for farmed seafood, and the ASC label only appears on food from farms that have been independently assessed and certified as being environmentally and socially responsible.
Aquaculture produces over half of the seafood eaten around the world and will be vital in providing healthy, affordable seafood. But like all food production, it has impacts - both positive and negative - and must be done responsibly.
