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ASC Programme Assurance
Underpinning the ASC Certification Programmes, the ASC Assurance Net provides reliable coverage and risk mitigation through thorough verification and innovation.
Why is assurance important?
Consumers are increasingly concerned and interested in the integrity of their seafood. This means retailers, the whole supply chain and other stakeholders are demanding greater levels of assurance from seafood supply chains, even all the way back to the feed used on farms.
The ASC Assurance Net enables you to confidently answer questions such as:
- “Does this product actually come from ASC certified farms?”
- “Does it ensure the safety of the farm workers?”
- “Has it been fed using responsible feed?”
- “Is antibiotic use controlled?”
- “Has it been mixed with non-ASC certified seafood?”
What is ASC Programme Assurance?
ASC Programme Assurance provides stakeholders with confidence that the ASC Standards are effectively implemented and audited. It ensures the integrity of ASC certified supply chains and ASC labelled seafood, delivered by:
- Continuously improving ASC Certification and Accreditation methodologies
- Training auditors to deliver audits that meet ASC intent and the market demand
- Working with Assurance Services International (ASI) to effectively and efficiently oversee performance of accredited CABs and their auditors
- Collaborating with MSC – who operate the Chain of Custody Standard we use – to ensure product integrity
- Constantly developing, implementing and improving tools and methodologies to streamline processes for ASC Certificate Holders.
Consumers look for the ASC label
According to independent research, the ASC label is the most recognised and trusted farmed seafood label, as well as having the highest association with sustainability and responsibility.
The ASC label helps seafood shoppers make the responsible choice.
