Rationale 1.2

A management system supports an organisation to manage the interrelated parts of the business to achieve its objectives. Management systems include policies, processes and procedures, and vary in complexity depending on the organisation’s context. They can support compliance with laws and regulations, detection and resolution of issues, and monitoring of essential operational activities.

This Criterion focuses on the development of a management system for the implementation and maintenance of ASC Requirements on ASC-certified farms.

Intent – The aquaculture industry continuously manages and improves processes to deliver consistent performance against the ASC requirements.