Open Blue Commits to ASC Certification for Cobia
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Seafood News] - November 3, 2016
Open Blue welcomed the release of Aquaculture Stewardship Council standards for cobia announced recently by the Council and is committed to those standards, the company said in a press release. Open Blue was closely involved with the development of those standards by from the beginning, with the support of leading industry experts. The company completed its first internal audit of the ASC draft standard in June 2016 and expects to complete full ASC compliance by fall 2017. The standards were more than eight years in development.
Open Blue is committed to responsible farming practices to meet the most stringent standards to satisfy its customers. The company achieved both the Global Gap and Friend of the Sea standards in 2014 and 2015. It is also on track for completion of ISO 9001 and Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) audits by year end.
“This reflects the ongoing commitment of our team ...
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