ASC ranked among top ecolabels by Milieu Centraal

Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has once again been recognised as a Top Ecolabel by the independent Dutch organisation Milieu Centraal, reaffirming ASC’s position as the global leader in responsible aquaculture certification.

Milieu Centraal, which is supported by the Dutch government, reviews consumer-facing ecolabels every three years, assessing their credibility, transparency and impact. Its latest results, published on 30 September, confirm ASC’s continued status as a trusted and high-performing certification for responsibly farmed seafood.

Importantly, this recognition follows significant updates to Milieu Centraal’s benchmarking methodology since the previous assessment in 2022. The 2025 assessment evaluated the new ASC Farm Standard, which consolidates and strengthens requirements across all certified farms. As a result, ASC now stands out as the only Top Ecolabel for farmed fish and seafood that covers environmental responsibility, social accountability and fish welfare.

Chris Ninnes, CEO of ASC, said, “We are proud that Milieu Centraal continues to recognise ASC as a leading ecolabel. Their independent assessment confirms the robustness of our new Farm Standard and reflects our mission to drive improvements in aquaculture worldwide. It is further reassurance for consumers that ASC-certified seafood is produced with care for the environment, workers, and communities.”

For seafood shoppers, ASC’s continued recognition as a Top Ecolabel provides clear and independent confirmation that choosing seafood with the ASC label means supporting farms that meet the highest standards of responsibility. It gives consumers confidence that their purchases contribute to environmental protection, fair working conditions, and healthy communities—making sustainable choices simpler at the supermarket.

The Top Ecolabel status underscores ASC’s commitment to continuous improvement and reinforces its role in helping consumers make informed and responsible choices when purchasing seafood.

For more information on the benchmark, visit Milieu Centraal .