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We set the standard for seafood. If you see the ASC label on pack, you can be sure that your seafood was farmed with care.

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By choosing ASC labelled seafood, you are making a proven, positive impact on people and the planet.

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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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ASC creates measurable positive change in global seafood farming.

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Certification

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

Our impact

ASC creates measurable, positive change in global seafood farming.

After certification

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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May 20, 2025

ASC Launches Stakeholder Consultation On Species Scope Extension To Atlantic Cod

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is launching a 30-day public consultation today, 20 May, on the inclusion of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) within the ASC certification and labelling programme.   To enable quick access to ASC certification, Atlantic cod will initially be added to the scope of ASC Salmon Standard v1.4. It will then be incorporated into […]

May 15, 2025

ASC Leadership in Shaping Future for Responsible Aquaculture Celebrated at Seafood Expo Global 2025 

Barcelona, Spain – Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) marked a defining moment for responsible aquaculture at this year’s Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain with the successful launch of its new ASC Farm Standard. The event served as a powerful platform to spotlight the industry’s growing momentum towards transformation to greater environmental and social responsibility.  From […]

May 12, 2025

Accelerating Change in the Seafood Industry: ASC Launches Farm Standard

Barcelona, Spain – Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) launched its new certification standard for farmed seafood at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, Spain last week. Over 200 attendees from across the supply chain—including producers, retailers, processors, industry bodies, and media—joined the long-awaited launch, which included support from industry guest speakers. As the global leader in […]

May 7, 2025

ASC, Labeyrie Fine Foods, and Omarsa Join Forces to Restore Ecuador’s Vital Mangrove Forests 

Barcelona, Spain – As part of a shared commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible aquaculture, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Labeyrie Fine Foods, and Ecuadorian shrimp producer Omarsa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a 10-hectare mangrove restoration effort in Ecuador.   Signed at the Seafood Expo Global 2025 in Barcelona, this partnership […]

May 6, 2025

Stolt Sea Farm achieves ASC certification in all turbot farms

Barcelona, Spain – Stolt Sea Farm (SSF) has made history by becoming the only farmed turbot producer in the world to achieve Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for all its farms.   ASC CEO Chris Ninnes presented the certification to SSF President Jordi Trías on Tuesday, May 6, at the Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, commending […]

April 24, 2025

Finnish S Group Commits to Responsible Seafood Farming – All Private Label Salmon and Chilled Fish Products Now ASC Certified

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is proud to highlight S Group’s growing commitment to responsible seafood farming. As of April 2025, all fresh salmon and chilled fish products under S Group’s private label chain selection are ASC certified, reinforcing the Finnish retailer’s dedication to environmental and social responsibility in seafood sourcing.  S Group is a customer-owned […]

April 22, 2025

The Standard is Changing: Join ASC at Seafood Expo Global 2025 to hear more

A groundbreaking change for responsible seafood farming is on the horizon, and it’s being released to the world at Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2025 in Barcelona.   Change starts on 7 May 2025 with the launch of the ASC Farm Standard, accelerating change for Fish, Farm, People, and Planet. This marks a monumental step towards more […]

April 9, 2025

Italian Giant Brand Findus Expands ASC Certified Products In Its Range 

Milan, Italy – Findus is making waves in the seafood industry by ensuring that its entire range of seafood products is now certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Findus also recently won the “Voted Product of the Year 2025” award in the Frozen Fish category with its premium […]

March 20, 2025

ASC Promises a Packed and Unmissable Agenda for Seafood Expo Global  

ASC has a busy and exciting schedule for its team of experts attending the Seafood Expo Global Barcelona event in May as it shares details of key announcements, panel discussions and more.  The key event at Seafood Expo Global for Aquaculture Stewardship Council this year is the launch of the ASC Farm Standard. Join the […]

March 19, 2025

Skretting Makes History as Japan’s First ASC Certified Feed Mill

Skretting Japan is driving positive change upstream and downstream in the farmed seafood value chain. Aquaculture Stewardship Council proudly announces that Skretting Japan’s Imari Plant is the country’s first ASC certified feed mill—a game-changing moment for Japan’s seafood farming sector. This milestone boosts transparency in feed supply chains and propels the industry toward more traceable, […]

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