ASC Chain of Custody Aquaculture Stewardship Council

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Chain of Custody certification ensures that seafood products carrying the ASC label are responsibly farmed and remain traceable throughout the supply chain. This certification provides assurance that products meet strict sustainability and social responsibility standards, reinforcing consumer trust and supporting environmentally friendly aquaculture practices. Cotecna can assist your businesses in getting the ASC CoC certification.

What is ASC Chain of Custody Certification? 

ASC Chain of Custody is an internationally recognized standard that verifies aquaculture products originate from ASC-certified farms and remain identifiable and traceable at every stage, from harvest to final sale. The certification applies to processors, distributors, retailers, and any business handling ASC-labelled seafood. 

By achieving ASC Chain of Custody certification through Cotecna, your organization demonstrates its commitment to sustainability, transparency, and responsible sourcing, opening access to premium markets and meeting retailer and regulatory requirements worldwide. 

 

Benefits of ASC Chain of Custody Certification 

  • Build consumer confidence by assuring customers that your seafood is responsibly farmed and traceable.
  • Gain market access by meeting global retailer and buyer requirements for certified sustainable aquaculture products.
  • Demonstrate regulatory compliance through alignment with international sustainability and labelling standards.
  • Strengthen brand reputation as an environmentally and socially responsible business.
  • Ensure supply chain integrity through segregation and traceability of certified products. 

 

How to Get ASC Chain of Custody Certification with Cotecna  

Cotecna provides ASC Chain of Custody certification services to help businesses demonstrate compliance with globally recognized standards for responsibly farmed seafood and traceability. This certification strengthens brand reputation and ensures product integrity throughout the supply chain, from farm to final sale. 

Organizations seeking ASC Chain of Custody certification must first complete the application and contract agreement process. 

Once this is finalized, Cotecna will conduct an initial certification audit or re-certification audit to verify compliance with ASC Chain of Custody requirements. Upon successful completion, your organization will receive an ASC certificate, typically valid for 3 years. 

To maintain this certification, annual surveillance audits are required to ensure ongoing compliance with ASC standards. These audits ensure ongoing compliance, continuous improvement, and adherence to best practices in responsible aquaculture handling and traceability. At the end of the three-year cycle, a full reassessment must be completed to renew the certificate. 

 

Request a Certification

The following Cotecna locations and subsidiaries are accredited as certification bodies for ASC Chain of Custody Aquaculture Stewardship council:    

To request an audit, certification, or for more information on the certification process, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 

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