HOME ABOUT US MEDIA SEAFOOD SOURCES PRODUCTS INSPIRATION CONTACT CERTIFICATION Responsible certification schemes such as MSC, ASC, GLOBALG.A.P. and Naturland are an important parameter in our sustainability ambitions. Read more about the certification standards that apply to our products. MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (MSC) Our Certificate 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. AQUACULTURE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL (ASC) Our Certificate 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. NATURLAND Our Certificate 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. GLOBAL GAP Our Certificate GLOBALG.A.P. (Good Agriculture Practices) established voluntary certification standards for agriculture and aquaculture products worldwide. It’s a business-to-business label and is therefore not visible to consumers. About 100.000 farms in 80 countries participate in the program, certified by more than 130 accredited third-party certifiers. 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! SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Anova is a member of the Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI). BSCI is a business- driven initiative for companies committed to improving working conditions in factories and farms worldwide. We recommend that all our suppliers are audited according to social standards such as BSCI, ETI, SA8000 or equivalent independent audit schemes and do not accept noncompliances in the following categories: Child Labour, Forced Labour, Safety and lack of supplier commitment to perform a social audit. We will work together with our suppliers to achieve a responsible supply chain that acts according to the principle, respect for all. SERVICE Sitemap Contact ANOVA SEAFOOD BV P.O. Box 3360 5203 DJ 's-Hertogenbosch Hambakenwetering 3 5231 DD 's-Hertogenbosch THE NETHERLANDS