1 Identity

ASC Certified (Aquaculture)

Aquaculture Stewardship Council
Moderate — aquaculture sustainabilityL082
Certification · Est. 2010 · Utrecht, Netherlands
Clinical pearl for practitioners
Responsible aquaculture certification. Complements MSC for farmed sources.
Consumer action: Verify at https://www.asc-aqua.org.
RED FLAGS
⚑ Unverified ASC Certified claims
2 How to verify
1
Find the mark
Look for ASC Certified (Aquaculture) logo.
2
Verify online
Check at https://www.asc-aqua.org.
3 How to spot it — genuine vs fake
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Always confirm the mark with the issuing body
The authoritative check is on Aquaculture Stewardship Council's official register, which shows the genuine mark and lists certified products.
GENUINE — look for
✓ ASC logo [1]
FAKE — warning signs
✕ 'Sustainably farmed' without ASC [1]
The ASC Certified (Aquaculture) mark is a trademark of Aquaculture Stewardship Council and is referenced here for identification only. Confirm authenticity on the issuing body's official register.
4 Expert guidance
About ASC Certified (Aquaculture)
Responsible aquaculture certification. Complements MSC for farmed sources.
About ASC Certified (Aquaculture)
ASC certification means farmed fish/algae ingredients came from responsibly managed aquaculture.
What is ASC Certified (Aquaculture)?
ASC certification means farmed fish/algae ingredients came from responsibly managed aquaculture.
5 Overview
ASC certifies responsible aquaculture (fish farming). Relevant for supplements sourcing farmed fish or algae [1].

Governance

Managed by Aquaculture Stewardship Council.
6 What it tests
Responsible aquaculture practices [1]
Environmental impact minimization [1]
Worker welfare [1]

Does NOT test

Does NOT test product quality [1]
7 Methodology
Per program standards.
8 Comparison
vs Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Same: Related programs
Different: MSC for wild-capture; ASC for aquaculture [1]
→ See details.
9 Regulatory recognition
See overview.
10 Connected ingredients
4 related ingredients in the database.
Omega-3 (EPA)Omega-3 DHAAlgae Oil DHAAstaxanthin
11 References
[1]ASC. Aquaculture Standards. asc-aqua.org. Accessed May 2026. www.asc-aqua.org
12 Cite this page
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Pkhakadze G. ASC Certified (Aquaculture) [L082]. PHIG; 2026.
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13 Related labels
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)Friend of the Sea
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Reviewed by Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
Editor-in-Chief, GMJ · Chair, PHIG
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