Sustainability (seafood)
ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council)
Voluntary (commonly requested)
About this certificate
- Type
- Private scheme (GFSI-benchmarked or other)
- Issued by
- Aquaculture Stewardship Council
- Recognised bodies
- ASI-accredited CABs; CoC via MSC Chain of Custody
- Product scope
- Farmed fish & shellfish
- Typical validity
- 3 years with annual surveillance
- Key data on the certificate
- ASC-C / ASC-F code; CAB; farm; species; validity
Key markets that require it
- European Union (Bloc) — Commonly requested: Farmed seafood Source for European Union
Markets named in the catalogue
EU, UK, US, Japan retail
Screening guidance based on published standards — not legal clearance. Requirements marked "needs verification" are directional hints; confirm with the destination regulator or a licensed advisor before shipping.