King prawn
What to check for
Location
All areas
Production method
Pond, freshwater
Certification
Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)
Rating summary
ASC farmed King prawns are well managed and management is thought to be fully effective. The standard mitigates many areas of environmental concern in prawn farming, including freshwater depletion, habitat alteration, discharge of effluents, chemical usage, escapes and disease and parasite interactions. However, there are still improvements that could be made. Criteria on sustainable feed still refers to the interim solution, with requirements for responsible ingredient sourcing lacking, these will be introduced with the new feed mill standard. Criteria on animal welfare is also lacking, with no requirements for humane slaughter.This rating is based on full compliance with certification requirements. Commercial buyers should therefore ensure that full compliance has been achieved in order for this rating to be applicable.Rating last updated December 2024.
