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ASC Warns Norway's Tax Threatens Sustainable Salmon Farming

2/5/2025

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The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is raising alarms over Norway's proposed resource rent tax on ASC-certified salmon. CEO Chris Ninnes emphasizes that the lack of consultation could jeopardize responsible aquaculture, deter certification, and impose financial strains on farmers, threatening global sustainability efforts and the future of the industry.

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The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is raising alarms over Norway's proposed resource rent tax on ASC-certified salmon. CEO Chris Ninnes emphasizes that the lack of consultation could jeopardize responsible aquaculture, deter certification, and impose financial strains on farmers, threatening global sustainability efforts and the future of the industry.