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Your Guide To ASC Certification Requirements

Ask any question about the ASC Farm or Feed Standard — whether already certified or seeking certification. Precise, cited answers tailored to your operation.

Farm Std v1.0.1Mandatory May 2027
Feed Std v1.2Mandatory Feb 2026
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Farm Standard Advisor: This tool answers questions about ASC certification requirements for farms that are already certified or seeking certification. It is a conversational Q&A reference — it does not replace the Self-Assessment Tool, which is the structured compliance gap analysis tool that produces a formal evidence record for audit preparation.

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Answers are for guidance only — not evidence of compliance. Always verify at programme-centre.asc-aqua.org or contact standards@asc-aqua.org / feed@asc-aqua.org.
ASC Farm Standard Advisor
Farm Standard v1.0.1  ·  Effective Aug 2025  ·  Mandatory May 2027
Farm Std v1.0.1

Welcome to the ASC Standards Advisor. I cover both the ASC Farm Standard v1.0.1 and the ASC Feed Standard v1.2 (effective 2 February 2026).

Ask a question now for a broad answer, or use the profile panel on the left to tailor my responses to your specific operation. I always cite specific Indicator and Criterion numbers so you can cross-reference the official standard.

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