ASC Certification
ASC is one of the most widely recognized aquaculture sustainability certifications. It is voluntary but often required by retailers and lenders.
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Scope
- Farm environmental & social performance
- Species-specific standards
- Chain of custody
Key points
- Design farms and records to species-specific standard from day one
- Annual audit cost is a permanent OPEX line
Buyer implications
- Include ASC-readiness in Employer's Requirements for turnkey builds
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Short answer
What do buyers need to know about Asc Certification?
Asc Certification affects both project cost and project risk, so it belongs in the specification stage rather than the purchasing stage. This page sets out what commercial buyers assess, what typically drives cost and lead time, and which questions to put to suppliers before signing. You can turn any of it into a confidential RFQ in a few minutes.
- Who it is for:
- Investors, operators and project developers specifying commercial systems
- Cost drivers:
- Capacity, water source, energy price, permitting and logistics
- Next step:
- Turn the requirement into a confidential RFQ
- Cost to buyers:
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