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Why ASC?

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.

Our impact

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

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Certification

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

Our impact

ASC creates measurable positive change in global seafood farming.

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The ASC programme is successful because of all producers and partners involved. Read our reports and stories.

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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Choose the ASC sustainability label

Why Choose the ASC Sustainability Label?

When you choose ASC-labelled seafood, you are supporting environmentally and socially certified farms around the world that are driving continuous improvement and positive change in seafood farming.

ASC-Certified Farms:

  1. Protect water quality and surrounding ecosystems
  2. Closely manage the health and welfare of farmed species
  3. Provide safe and fair working conditions
  4. Respect and engage with local communities
  5. Maintain transparency and traceability throughout operations
  6. Continuously improve performance over time

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Why Do Farmed Seafood Certification Matter?

Farmed seafood certifications provide a framework for farms to measure, manage and demonstrate their performance against defined standards, often addressing the key impact areas of aquaculture:

  • Environmental protection
  • Animal health and welfare
  • Climate change
  • Human rights

 

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Our vision

is a world where seafood farming plays a major role in supplying food and social benefits for humanity whilst minimising negative impacts on the environment.

Our mission

is to transform seafood farming towards environmental sustainability and social responsibility, creating value across the chain using market mechanisms, improvement incentives and delivering value-added services from farm to fork.

People Behind Your Seafood

Meet the responsible seafood farmers proudly demonstrating their commitment to responsible farming practices.

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Look for the ASC sustainability label when you shop and cook with certified farmed seafood.

 

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