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CAR & RAS Public Consultation: Promotional Pack
Thank you for helping spread the word about the ASC’s public consultation on the CAR (Certification and Accreditation Requirements) and RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) module.
The following promotional pack consists of information related to the public consultation, as well as sample posts for social media, website and newsletter content. Please also consider promoting the consultation in other channels if relevant. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions: [email protected]
The ASC RAS Module Consultation In recent years the number of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) has significantly increased. This is why ASC has developed a RAS module to adapt the ASC standards to ensure that the main impacts from RAS are assessed. The intent is that this RAS Module – considered an interim solution - becomes operational in January 2021 and until the aligned ASC Farm Standard, which will include RAS specific indicators, becomes effective. The RAS module summarises the key environmental and social impacts associated with RAS and addresses these impacts using existing indicators from the ASC’s species-specific standards. This ensures auditability. To become certified, RAS farms will need to comply to the relevant species-specific standards and the additional list of indicators covered in the RAS module.
The ASC seeks feedback on the proposed RAS Module, and notably aspects regarding auditability and applicability. Suggestions for any additional considerations which should be included in RAS assessments are also welcome.
Contact Person: Kathrin Steinberg, PhD, ASC Head of Research: [email protected]
When: Consultation opened from 3rd of August until 4th September 2020
Link: https://www.asc-aqua.org/what-we-do/our-standards/new-standards-and-reviews/ras/
Hashtag: #RASconsultation
Webinars: Please register for ASC Public Consultation Stakeholder Q&As - RAS on:
Aug 19, 2020 8:00 AM BST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3334179259734435342
Aug 19, 2020 3:00 PM BST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3334179259734435342
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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The ASC CAR Module Consultation ASC has taken steps to strengthen the assurance system for social audits with additions to the Certification and Accreditation Requirements (CAR). Two new normative documents published for a 60-day public consultation are the ASC CAR v2.3 and the ASC Requirements for Units of Certification (RUoC). They unveil a new structure that follows the certification process from application to certification decision and subsequent surveillance and certification updates.
The main areas of change in the CAR v2.3 are:
- A new structure following the certification process, inclusion of Q&A and Variance Requests (VRs);
- New areas to strengthen assurance (e.g. sampling & testing, traceability evaluation, remote auditing, unannounced audits, Non conformity reporting by clients, critical non conformities, due diligence);
- Reporting requirements, changes from ‘working days’ to ‘calendar days’ etc.
The new ASC RUoC is being created with a structure similar to the amended CAR (also following the certification process) to facilitate better understanding for the applicant/certificate holder of how to comply with the requirements related to the certification process.
ASC encourages interested stakeholders to read the documents and provide comments, notably on a series of six (6) questions. It is anticipated that the ASC CAR v 2.3 and ASC RUoC will become effective and mandatory from March 2022 onwards.
Contact Person: Efrain Calderon, ASC Senior Programme Assurance Manager: [email protected]
When: Consultation opened from 3rd of August until 4th of October 2020
Link: https://www.asc-aqua.org/what-we-do/our-standards/new-standards-and-reviews/op-reviews/car-review/
Hashtag: #CARconsultation
Webinars: Please register for ASC Public Consultation Stakeholder Q&As
Please register for ASC Public Consultation Stakeholder Q and A - CAR Revision/RUoC on Aug 19, 2020 9:00 AM BST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3795645389423784206
Please register for ASC Public Consultation Stakeholder Q and A - CAR Revision/RUoC on Aug 19, 2020 5:00 PM BST at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3795645389423784206
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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NewsletterTake part in ASC's RAS and CAR public consultation
In August 2020 Aquaculture Stewardship Council has launched two public consultations: RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) module and the CAR (Certification and Accreditation Requirements)!
The RAS module summarises the key environmental and social impacts associated with RAS and addresses these impacts using existing indicators from the ASC’s species-specific standards. The ASC seeks feedback on the proposed RAS Module, and notably aspects regarding auditability and applicability. Suggestions for any additional considerations which should be included in RAS assessments are also welcome.
Moreover, two new normative documents are published for a 60-day public consultation: the ASC CAR v2.3 and the ASC Requirements for Units of Certification (RUoC). They unveil a new structure that follows the certification process from application to certification decision and subsequent surveillance and certification updates.
ASC is now encouraging everyone to provide feedback! Learn more and take part in the consultation by visiting the public consultation pages: RAS and CAR. The RAS module consultation is open until the 4th of September 2020 and the CAR until 4th of October 2020. For any queries, please contact [email protected]
Social Media Messages
TwitterASC’s twitter handle: @ASC_aqua
Social Media messages about ASC RAS consultation
Hashtag: #ASCpublicconsultation #RASconsultation #CARconsultation
We will be posting from our account during the consultation period, so please retweet and like our posts. Feel free to customise the following sample posts for your audience.
1. We are taking part in the #RASconsultation by @ASC_aqua. Contribute with your perspective by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2DjjaOx #RASconsultation2. In 2020, @ASC_aqua is leading consultations that will shape the future of RAS. Do you want to contribute to the outcome? Take part now! https://bit.ly/2DjjaOx #RASconsultation3. Our friends at @ASC_aqua have published a new RAS model open to consultation. Contribute to ensuring its audibility and applicability by taking part here: https://bit.ly/2DjjaOx #RASconsultation
Webinar: (12 August): One week left to register for the @ASC_aqua webinar on #RASconsultation: stakeholder Q&As. Join the conversation and learn how to take part in the consultation. Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3334179259734435342
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(18 August) Tomorrow takes place @ASC_aqua Public Consultation Stakeholder Q&A webinar on RAS module. Join the conversation and learn how to take part in the consultation! Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3795645389423784206
CAR Consultationhashtag: #CARconsultation
1. Do you want to shape the future of certification and surveillance to ensure responsible aquaculture? @ASC_aqua invites you to participate in the #CARconsultation! Provide your feedback: https://bit.ly/3hJ4U0H
2. @ASC_aqua opens a 60-day public #CARconsultation! The documents ASC CAR v2.3 and the RUoC about the certification process and subsequent surveillance are now waiting for your feedback! Participate now: https://bit.ly/3hJ4U0H
3. Our friends at @ASC_aqua are now leading #CARconsultation. Participate to shape the future of certification and surveillance in responsible aquaculture. Join now: https://bit.ly/3hJ4U0H
Webinar: (12 August): One week left to register for the @ASC_aqua webinar on #CARconsultation: Stakeholder Q&As. Join the conversation and learn how to take part in the consultation. Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3795645389423784206
(18 August) Tomorrow takes place @ASC_aqua Public Consultation Stakeholder Q&A webinar- CAR Revision/RUoC. Join the conversation and learn how to take part in the consultation! Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/3795645389423784206
LinkedIn & Websites
ASC LinkedIn: Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)RAS
We are taking part in the @Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) public consultation on the RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) module! All stakeholders, especially RAS farmers, scientists, and Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) are encouraged to provide feedback to the proposed RAS module. We are helping to ensure audibility and applicability of the RAS module. Contribute with your perspective now: https://www.asc-aqua.org/what-we-do/our-standards/new-standards-and-reviews/ras/
We are taking part of @Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)public consultation! In recent years the number of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) has significantly increased. This is why ASC has developed a RAS module to adapt the ASC standards to ensure that the main impacts of RAS are assessed. You can now help to ensure audibility and applicability of the RAS module. Contribute your perspective now: https://www.asc-aqua.org/what-we-do/our-standards/new-standards-and-reviews/ras/
CAR & RUoC
We are taking part in the @Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)public consultation on the CAR (Certification and Assessment Requirements) and RUoC (Requirements for Units
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of Certification)! The involvement of CABs, producers, NGOs, academia or others with interest and expertise in environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture helps to ensure the impacts of changes and new requirements are understood. By taking part you are making sure that CAR and RUoC provide clear, auditable and appropriate requirements. Contribute your perspective now: https://www.asc-aqua.org/what-we-do/our-standards/new-standards-and-reviews/op-reviews/car-review/
What should be the requirements of certification and assessment of responsible aquaculture? Between 3rd of August and 4th of October 2020, @Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)is inviting everyone to participate in the public consultation on the recently published documents: the ASC CAR v2.3 and the ASC Requirements for Units of Certification (RUoC). They unveil a new structure that follows the certification process from application to certification decision and subsequent surveillance and certification updates.
Provide your feedback and shape the future of responsible aquaculture! Take part in the #CARconsultation now: https://www.asc-aqua.org/what-we-do/our-standards/new-standards-and-reviews/op-reviews/car-review/
Graphics Please feel free to use the below images to promote the consultation. First set is for CAR consultation, second one for RAS. For any questions, please contact: [email protected]
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