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Mexican-based feed producer Vimifos and the Chilean branch of global operation Skretting are the first feed mills to obtain the certification against the requirements outlined in ASC’s Feed Standard.
A rigorous audit process has concluded that their processes and performances "meet the Feed Standard’s robust environmental and social requirements." SCS was the independent certifier for Vimifos, whilst Control Union carried out the audit of Skretting Chile.
To be more precise, Vimifos is the first to achieve multi-site certification for three of its feed mills in Mexico that produce feed for shrimp, tilapia, trout, and marine fish.
Skretting has also achieved multi-site certification for two feed mills in Chile that produce feed for salmon. In addition, two further feed companies are currently in audit for four sites in Thailand and Ecuador.
Chris Ninnes, ASC CEO, said: "This is not only a milestone for Vimifos, Skretting, and ASC, but pivotal for the whole industry to strengthen the credibility of fed seafood farming now and into the future. Our Feed Standard sets a higher benchmark for feed production."
"With these first certifications, the journey towards more responsibility coming from greater transparency and traceability in feed production has gathered significant momentum," he added.
Skretting CEO, Therese Log Bergjord, commented: "We are extremely proud to be the first salmon feed company in the world to achieve ASC Feed Standard certification."
"We’re already implementing the learnings from Chile to accelerate the certification process across the rest of our operations and, with that, ensure that our customers can keep relying on Skretting to maintain their own certifications for fish and shrimp," he concluded.
