The Aquaculture Stewardship Council has initiated a public consultation on new requirements in its standards to improve the welfare of farmed fish on issues related to water quality, stocking density, and slaughter.
The public consultation is now open, and allows for feedback on the proposed new requirements in the ASC standards. The ASC said it is interested in hearing from producers, experts from animal welfare NGOs and charities, scientists and researchers, and auditors.
The consultation is the first phase of ASC’s focus on fish welfare, and a second phase will include further research and development bringing in other species and further welfare issues.
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https://www.seafoodsource.com/news/environment-sustainability/asc-launches-public-consultations-on-feed-standard-and-fish-welfare-requirements