This guide sets out the basic rules for farmers and processors on how to display the ASC logo on non-consumer facing (NCF) packaging. Non-consumer in this context means products sourced from an ASC certified producer that is packaged in bulk, sold as...
This guide sets out the basic rules on how to use the ASC logo on product packaging, restaurant menus, fish counters and promotional material.
This guide provides an overview of what you can expect during each stage of the ASC-MSC Seaweed Standard audit process. We hope it will help to ensure that your seaweed farm or wild harvest operation audit is efficient and effective, and give you the...
The ASC Standards set strict requirements for responsible farming, which encourage seafood. The standards define criteria designed to validate the environmental sustainability and social responsibility of the aquaculture sector. These standards have...
The key tool for regulation of the aquaculture sector is through the Aquaculture Licence and the consenting process. An aquaculture licence, or proxy for such, is generally required for a person to engage in aquaculture activities, and the licence...
Many of the issues associated with the aquaculture sector are a result of poor spatial planning.
The suitability of a location for aquaculture is determined by many factors including biological, environmental, social and regulatory issues...
Many of the issues associated with the aquaculture sector are a result of poor spatial planning. The suitability of a location for aquaculture is determined by many factors including biological, environmental, social and regulatory issues...
This tool is developed in response to a survey of the aquaculture industry across EU member states. The top issues identified in the survey relate to legislation, regulation and licensing of the industry, in particular, the aquaculture consenting...
Ineffective communication has been highlighted as an area that contributes both directly and indirectly to many bottlenecks and issues found in the current aquaculture licencing process in member states. Poor communication has been identified with...
Member states should actively support the development of public information platforms to provide a portal of information to assist with a broader understanding of aquaculture. These platforms should provide information which is factual, current...