Salmon Certification
Impact on the environment is a key concern in all of Mowi’s activities. Through certification by third party bodies, customers can be confident that Mowi is not only meeting environmental criteria, but also is operating in a socially responsible manner.
Mowi Canada West is certified to the Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices, and Mowi Canada West was the first company in North America to have a salmon farm certified to the Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s salmon standard.
About Best Aquaculture Practices
The BAP certification program has created standards for various aquaculture operations (salmon, shrimp, shellfish, etc.). The salmon standard recognizes four aspects of salmon aquaculture, with separate certifications for salmon farms, seafood processing, feed mills and hatcheries (representing the 4 stars). Each standard encompasses environmental, food safety and social criteria.
To view BAP certificates, click here.
About Aquaculture Stewardship Council
ASC certification is the aquaculture equivalent of the well-known MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) certification for commercial fisheries. The ASC sets an unprecedented standard for sustainable food production.
The ASC Salmon standard was initiated and developed by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as part of its Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue (SAD). More than 500 individuals from all major salmon farming regions participated in the Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue (SAD) to develop the standard. They represented farmers, conservationists, NGOs, scientists, seafood buyers, government officials and other stakeholders working in, or affected by salmon farming. The result is a transparent standard that covers a wide range of environmental and social criteria.
MSC Chain of Custody Certificates
- Port Hardy Primary Processing, click here Expires Jan 14, 2024
- Kitasoo Seafoods, click here Expires May 21, 2022
- Surrey Secondary Processing, click here Expires April 22, 2024