Aquaculture Stewardship Council
Farmed Salmon
Environment & Wildlife
2 out of 4
Farmed Animals
1 out of 4
People
3 out of 4
Reliability
3 out of 4
We assess the things that labels focus on. The clearer the focus, the higher the score. Read about how we rate
Environment & Wildlife
2 out of 4
This label has a small number of requirements relating to the planet, biodiversity and wild animals.
In terms of maintaining clean and healthy ecosystems, this label places a low level of responsibility on food producers. Producers have very few requirements to protect biodiversity. There aren't any requirements relating to the way that resources (such as water and energy) are used or where they come from. In terms of processing, packaging and transporting food — this label doesn't require waste or pollution to be minimised.
Farmed Animals
1 out of 4
Farmed animals are involved in the production of this food. This label doesn't require food producers to farm in a way that contributes to the health and happiness of these animals.
There are no requirements regarding the diet, habitat or companionship arrangements of farmed animals. There are no requirements relating to the way that these animals are bred, treated, or cared for. There are no requirements relating to the lives of parent or offspring animals. In terms of the way food produce is harvested from animals, and the ways that they are transported and slaughtered — this label doesn't have any requirements for farmed animals to be treated with sensitivity.
People
3 out of 4
This label has some requirements relating to the health and happiness of humans.
There are a small number of requirements for producers to produce food that is healthy, nutritious and safe to eat. There are some requirements regarding the rights, treatment, pay and opportunities of workers. This label has some requirements for food to be produced in a way that benefits communities.
Reliability
3 out of 4
It is likely that food with this label is produced in the way it claims to be.
There are some requirements relating to the quality, independence, and timings of inspections. Food producers have a small number of requirements to monitor and evaluate their impact on the planet, people and animals. This label has a small focus on increasing understanding and enabling improvements to the way food is produced.
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