ASC FARM

ASC FARM (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) is an international standard for sustainable aquaculture, focusing on environmental protection, social welfare, and animal welfare. This standard manages factors such as water quality, minimizing environmental impacts, traceability, and working conditions.

ASC FARM helps enhance product reputation, meet premium market demands, support exports, and optimize operational efficiency. Suitable for fish and shrimp farms, aquaculture businesses, and raw material suppliers, this standard is the leading choice for sustainable and responsible seafood production.

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ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) is a leading international standard in sustainable aquaculture. ASC FARM focuses on ensuring that aquaculture facilities comply with requirements for environmental protection, social welfare, animal welfare, and economic sustainability.

Key Structure of the ASC FARM Standard:

  • Environmental Management: Control water quality, minimize impacts on ecosystems, and conserve resources.

  • Social Management: Protect workers’ rights, ensure safe and fair working conditions.

  • Supply Chain Management: Ensure traceability and transparency in seafood products.

  • Animal Welfare: Ensure that aquatic animals are raised in conditions appropriate to their biological characteristics.

  • Current Version: ASC FARM v1.3 (Latest Update).

Benefits of Implementation

Environmental Protection:

  • Minimize negative impacts on ecosystems, water resources, and the surrounding environment.

Meeting Market Demand:

  • Recognized by retailers and major customers worldwide, especially in Europe and the U.S.

Enhancing Product Reputation and Value:

  • Increase customer trust with sustainable aquaculture certification.

Supporting Exports:

  • Enhance access to premium markets that require strict sustainability standards.

Effective Management:

  • Optimize production processes, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.

Ensuring Social Welfare:

  • Improve working conditions, protect workers’ rights, and promote social responsibility.

Supporting Traceability:

  • Ensure transparency and traceability within the seafood supply chain.

Applicable Scope

Aquaculture Facilities:

  • Fish, shrimp farms, and other aquatic animal farming facilities.

Seafood Producers:

  • Companies involved in aquaculture and seafood export.

Aquaculture Cooperatives and Alliances:

  • Collective organizations operating in the aquaculture sector.

Seafood Suppliers:

  • Facilities supplying seeds, feed, and other aquaculture support products.

Required Information

Organization Information:

  • Scale and type of aquaculture facility.

  • Species of aquaculture animals and main products.

Current Management System:

  • Documents related to environmental, labor, and product quality management (if available).

  • Aquaculture processes and animal management practices.

Production Information:

  • Data on water quality, feed management, and waste management.

  • Environmental control measures and biodiversity protection.

Customer and Legal Requirements:

  • Legal regulations related to aquaculture activities.

  • Customer or international partner requirements regarding sustainability.

Risks and Challenges:

  • Environmental, social, or animal health risks that have been identified.

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