ASC Feed Standard - Sustainable Aquaculture
The ASC is a globally recognised, independent, non-profit organisation that promotes environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture.
Nettetal, GERMANY – Alltech Coppens GmbH has announced that its production facility in Nettetal, Germany, is scheduled to undergo an audit from May 26–28 as part of the process to obtain certification from the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
The ASC is a globally recognised, independent, non-profit organisation that promotes environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture. Achieving ASC certification demonstrates that a company complies with rigorous requirements aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of aquaculture and upholding responsible operating practices.
The audit will be carried out by Control Union, an independent, accredited certification body.
In line with the ASC audit procedure, Alltech Coppens invites stakeholders and members of the public to share comments or suggestions related to the company’s aquaculture activities.
“We welcome input from our community and stakeholders to help ensure we meet the highest environmental and social standards,” said Ronald Faber, CEO of Alltech Coppens and global aqua lead at Alltech. “Sustainable aquaculture is a key priority for us, and transparency and open dialogue play an essential role in that commitment.”
Feedback can be submitted through the following channels:
Contact form: Available on the Alltech Coppens website (alltechcoppens.com) or upon request via email at coppens@alltech.com.
Email contacts:
Ben Lamberigts, Manager Quality, Research and Nutrition – blamberigts@alltech.com
Johannes Rook, Quality Assurance – johannes.rook@alltech.com
Control Union – norway@controlunion.com
Aquaculture Stewardship Council – communication@asc-aqua.org
Alltech Coppens thanks all interested parties in advance for their engagement and feedback.
“We value the perspectives of all stakeholders and encourage participation in this important step,” Faber added. “Your feedback supports our continuous efforts to strengthen our standards and contribute to sustainable aquaculture.”