Control Union – Certification

ASC – Aquaculture Stewardship Council

ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certification is a globally recognised program that ensures responsible and sustainable aquaculture practices. Designed for seafood processors, traders, brands, and retailers, ASC certification verifies that farmed seafood meets rigorous environmental and social standards. Control Union provides comprehensive ASC certification services to support your sustainable seafood journey.

Control Union – Certification

    ASC at Control Union

    The ASC-certified program was founded in 2010 by the World Wildlife Fund and the Dutch Sustainable Trade Initiative to transform aquaculture practices worldwide. For businesses throughout the seafood supply chain, ASC certification demonstrates your commitment to responsible farming practices that preserve biodiversity, protect water resources, and uphold social responsibility.

    By obtaining ASC certification through Control Union, you gain access to a trusted certification that strengthens your market position. With 75% of consumers across major markets trusting the ASC label, your ASC-certified products meet growing customer demands for sustainable seafood while ensuring complete traceability through the Chain of Custody standard from farm to plate.

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    Why choose Control Union as your certification partner?

    • Global and local customer-focused employees with broad knowledge and years of (practical) experience. We guide you through the changing world of certifications.

    • We conduct audits and certifications with a human touch. We enjoy contributing ideas on how to take your company to the next level and communicate clearly about the certification process.

    • Control Union understands the importance of acting quickly, which is why our auditors will visit you for the audit as soon as possible after your request, always in consultation with you, of course.

    Features of ASC

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    Global Recognition & Consumer Trust

    ASC is the most recognised certification for farmed seafood, with 75% of consumers across major markets trusting the ASC label.

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    Complete Supply Chain Integrity

    Chain of Custody certification ensures complete traceability from farm to plate, verifying separation from non-certified products.

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    Environmental Responsibility

    Promotes biodiversity, preserves water resources, and ensures responsible use of feed and resources in aquaculture.

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    Social Accountability

    Upholds fair labour practices, community relations, and worker welfare throughout the certified farming operations.

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    Market Access & Security

    Provides flexibility in sourcing certified seafood while maintaining existing markets and opening access to new opportunities.

    Commodities

    FSSC 22000 certification from Control Union is applicable to the following commodities and sectors:

    • Fish & seafood

    • Seaweed

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    In a constantly changing environment, we are working with supply chain partners to create a demonstrably more sustainable future
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    6 steps of verifying with Control Union

    Apply for verifying

    Apply using the contact details at the bottom of this page

    Determining scope for verifying

    Together, we discuss the details and scope of your application. Which processes, products and/or locations would you like to have certified?

    Quotation & contract

    After establishing exact scopes and auditing times, you’ll receive our quote. After agreement, you may start the prepatation phase.

    Audit planning, preparation, execution and repporting.

    You will be assigned one of our qualified and independent auditors. We’ll reach out to you to check if you’re ready for the initial audit. If needed, we’ll provide additional information to help to prepare. Good to go? The initial audit is planned, carried out and reported.

    Review

    During the audit, we will assess if you meet the requirements. After that, we will confirm if you’ve fully complied, if there are things to improve, or if there are any non-conformities. Together, we will discuss our findings, plan of action and planning in case of non-conformities. In case your chosen program includes a logo, we will discuss this too.

    Results of verifying

    The end result of a verifying process is a declaration that shows your organization is complying wit the chosen standard. We will discuss how to continue from there. Usually the verifying process is repeted yearly, but it might be more often depending on the needs and size of the organization.

    Global coverage, local knowledge

    Control Union provides peace of mind in supply chains worldwide. Thanks to our up-to-date knowledge and experience, we cover all aspects of the supply and value chain in various industries. We think along, communicate clearly and offer concrete solutions. As a ‘one-stop shop’ for international and local certificates, we make certification more efficient. Want to know more about our independent, accredited audits and certifications? Whether you are certifying for the first time or have been around for years, we help!

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    Does your organisation have specific certification or audit requirements that are not covered by the certification programmes? For example developing a new standard? Control Union also provides independent customised services.

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