ASC Chain of Custody (CoC) Certification

Once ASC-certified seafood is produced by a certified UoC, every company that owns or handles the ASC-certified products must be covered by valid ASC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification. This includes any processing or packing conducted while the product is owned by the UoC. This assures consumers and seafood buyers that ASC-labelled products come from certified farms. ASC uses the Marine Stewardship Council’s (MSC) Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard, plus the ASC-owned CoC Module, to verify the origin of seafood sold as ASC-certified. This process benefits companies that handle both ASC and MSC certified seafood by allowing them to do a combined audit. CoC certification covers activities beyond farm production, such as processing and packing. For more information see Chain of Custody Standard – ASC International or contact info@asc-aqua.org.