Certification

Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

The MSC standard is designed to assess if the wild seafood  is caught in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. There are three principles on which the fishery will be assessed:

• Principle 1: The fishing activity must be at a level which ensures it can continue indefinitely (Sustainable fish stocks).
• Principle 2: Fishing operations must be managed to maintain the structure, productivity, function and diversity of the ecosystem (Minimising environmental impact).
• Principle 3: The fishery must comply with relevant laws and have a  management system that is responsive to changing circumstances (Effective Management).

To determine if the principles are met, 28 performance indicators are used to score the fishery by independent conformity assessment bodies.

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Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)

The ASC standard is designed to assess if the farmed seafood is farmed with respect for the environment and local communities. The ASC standard require Legal Compliance, Conservation of natural habitat and biodiversity, Conservation of water resources, Conservation of species diversity and population, Use of feed that is sourced responsibly, Good animal health and Social responsibility for workers and communities. Independent certifiers assess if the farm is compliant with these categories.

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Naturland

The Naturland standard includes ecological, social, and economical dimension of fisheries.

• Ecological sustainability requires that not only the stock of target species, but also the other components of the ecosystem are maintained in their integrity. An additional aspect is safeguarding fish as a high-value food item, not impaired by environmental toxins or critical processing methods, additives etc.
• Social sustainability of a fishery means that the persons involved encounter fair working conditions, and that livelihood of the wider society is not negatively impacted.
• Economical sustainability demands that the marketing of fishery products facilitates stable links between the members of the value chain, characterized by mutual responsibility and commitment.

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Claresse

The sustainable fish species Claresse® (Clarias spp.) is farmed in closed indoor re-circulation systems, by well educated and committed farmers with more than ten years of experience, and in charge of this whole process from breeding to harvesting. Within the chain the farms are under strict control of specialized veterinaries and monitored by a fully documented traceability system. The farming systems are free of GMO feed and use no additional hormones. The closed re-circulation systems use minimal water and energy. 

After harvesting and using the animal friendly method of stunning, the fish are processed to fillets within 2 hours. Delivery to the consumer can take place within 24-36 hours!