Vietnam's catfish industry meets strict international market standards

Published 2025년 9월 15일

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Core tip: Vietnam's basa fish industry has already ranked first globally in terms of basa fish production volume certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and continues to expand its share in the high-end market. However, aquaculture businesses and farmers urgently need to adapt to the new version of the ASC certification standards, which include several new, more stringent technical specifications and requirements.

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According to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors (VASEP), all of the global production of ASC-certified tra fish currently comes from Vietnam. This fully demonstrates the quality and reputation of Vietnamese tra fish products in the international market, and also signifies that the industry is taking solid and powerful steps towards green and sustainable development. ASC certification is an internationally authoritative certification established by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) to manage global standards for responsibly farmed seafood. Seafood products with ASC certification have a significant brand reputation advantage when entering demanding markets such as Germany, the UK, Switzerland, the US, and Japan. Currently, there are over 58 ASC-certified tra fish farms in Vietnam. In 2024, the certified production exceeded 210,000 tons, with products exported to 61 countries, mainly to high-end markets that have strict requirements for environmental ...

Source: Foodmate