Indicator 2.12.2

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Feed Dependent

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Indicator 2.12.2

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

Indicator applicability: every UoC using seaweed as a direct feed source. The UoC shall only use seaweed from regulated sources.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • Regulated source means that there are national/international laws, agreements or policies governing the harvesting or farming of seaweed and that these are complied with, or the seaweed is from a certification scheme which addresses the responsible management of seaweed, whether wild-harvested or farmed.

  • Seaweed certified to the following standards meet this ASC requirement on regulated sources:

Evidence of Implementation

  • Legislation which stipulates responsible harvesting or farming.

  • Supplier harvesting or farming permits.

  • Certification documentation.

  • Records:

    • Harvest.

    • Transport to the UoC.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • Legislation which stipulates responsible harvesting or farming.

  • Presence and validity of permits.

  • Certification documentation.

  • Records.

  • Harvest.

  • Transport to the UoC.