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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.
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ASC Farm Standard Advisor
Farm Standard v1.0.1 · Effective Aug 2025 · Mandatory May 2027
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).
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