4 Standards
Marine & Aquaculture
Sustainability standards for wild-capture fisheries, aquaculture operations, and marine ingredient supply chains.
Standards We Cover
4 Marine & Aquaculture Standards
Sustainability certifications for wild fisheries, aquaculture operations, and marine ingredient supply chains -- meeting retailer and market access requirements worldwide.
MSC
The leading certification program for sustainable wild-capture fisheries. MSC certification verifies that a fishery operates with sustainable fish stocks, minimized environmental impact, and effective management. The MSC blue label is recognized by consumers and retailers worldwide.
ASC
The world's leading certification and labeling program for responsible aquaculture. ASC standards cover environmental and social performance across species including salmon, shrimp, tilapia, and seaweed, with the updated CAB standard unifying requirements across all species.
BAP
A comprehensive third-party aquaculture certification program covering farms, hatcheries, processing plants, and feed mills. BAP certification addresses environmental responsibility, social accountability, food safety, and animal health and welfare across the aquaculture supply chain.
IFFO RS
A certification program for the responsible sourcing of marine ingredients such as fishmeal and fish oil. Now part of MarinTrust, it ensures raw materials come from responsibly managed fisheries and that manufacturing facilities operate with proper environmental and social safeguards.
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Our seafood sustainability team covers MSC, ASC, BAP, and MarinTrust certifications for fisheries and aquaculture.