Sustainable aquaculture products in chain of custody
Aquaculture Stewardship Council Chain of Custody Module
ASC COC
What is the purpose of certification ASC COC?
Certification ASC COC promotes responsible aquaculture by integrating environmental and societal criteria.
What are the key guarantees of ASC COC?
The ASC COC certification guarantees:
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Certified supply: companies must purchase certified product from a certified supplier
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Identifiable: certified products are clearly identifiable
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Separation: certified products are separated from non-certified
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Traceable and recorded: certified products are traceable, and volumes are recorded
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Good management system : to meet requirements of the standard
For which category of products?
The ASC COC certification applies to seafood products from aquaculture.
Who can get certified ASC COC?
Seafood processors, retail and foodservice companies can be certified ASC COC.
How to get the label ASC COC?
To be certified ASC COC, businesses are audited by an independent certification body like Ecocert. For products to carry the green ASC label, every company in the supply chain must have a valid Chain of Custody (COC) certificate.
Why choose Ecocert?
With nearly 30 years of experience for audit and certification of organic products in France and in more than 130 countries, Ecocert is the world's leading specialist in the certification of sustainable practices.
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