August 1, 2025

 

CP Vietnam earns ASC Feed certificate 

 

 

CP Vietnam's aqua feed mill branch in Ben Tre recently received the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed certificate by Bureau Veritas Vietnam.

 

The certification recognises compliance with the ASC's Feed Standard, one of the most rigorous international benchmarks for responsible and sustainable aqua-feed production. Prasan Atimanon, vice president overseeing production, accepted the certification alongside the factory's leadership team and employees.

 

The certification marks a key step in the plant's long-term growth and reflects CP Vietnam's commitment to supporting Vietnam's aquaculture sector in becoming more professional, responsible, and globally aligned.

 

ASC Feed is a global benchmark to ensure that feed used in aquaculture is produced sustainably, transparently traceable, and with minimal negative environmental and social impact. The certification outlines hundreds of strict criteria, including clearly sourced and responsibly managed raw materials; carbon emissions reduction and natural resource conservation; food safety and animal health assurance; rigorous social responsibility practices throughout the supply chain.

 

The Ben Tre factory is the first to receive the ASC certificate in Vietnam, and among just 13 feed mills worldwide, paving the way for greater access to high-standard markets like Europe, the United States, and Japan.

 

Securing the ASC Feed certification required the factory to meet more than 260 strict criteria, spanning everything from supply chain transparency and environmental safeguards to workplace ethics and operational governance.

 

Building on CP's robust raw material control system, the factory carried out a systematic, comprehensive, and science-based transformation to meet certification standards. This involved reviewing all procedures, vetting suppliers, refining production processes, strengthening environmental monitoring, and training staff in line with international best practices.

 

In addition, the factory has adopted locally sourced sustainable fishmeal, promoting more resilient supply chains and supporting the responsible development of Vietnam's domestic aquaculture industry.

 

Over the past 15 years, the CP Factory Ben Tre has worked to support Vietnam's aquaculture industry by delivering high-quality, consistent, and environmentally friendly feed. Earning ASC Feed certification reflects the plant's long-standing commitment to improvement and marks a strategic step forward – opening the door to deeper collaboration with farmers, encouraging responsible farming, reducing risk, boosting efficiency, and raising export potential.

 

-      Vietnam Investment Review