NEWS 84 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE April 2024 As one of the leading 3rd party certification bodies, SCS Global Services (SCS) unveiled that it is bringing its expertise and credibility to the certification process for aquaculture feed. The company got approved as the first certification body for Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC)’s new feed certification. SCS follows ASC’s robust and comprehensive Feed Standard requirements to evaluate and assess the entire feed production process, from raw material sourcing to feed formulation and production. The certification represents a significant step forward in promoting greater environmental and social responsibility within the aquaculture industry. By setting strict requirements for the sourcing of all major feed ingredients, the certification program aims to protect marine ecosystems, conserve biodiversity, reduce deforestation and land conversion (both legal and illegal), and promote sustainable seafood farming practices. “SCS Global Services is committed to fostering sustainable practices across various industries, and this collaboration enables us to contribute our expertise to the aquaculture sector," said Jason Swecker, Managing Director of Seafood at SCS Global Services. Read more>> PhyGeno, an Indian company that aims to provide natural solutions to the feed market, introduced Extraqua, a 100% natural, plant-based ammonia control agent for aquaculture. Proven in zootechnical trials to perform better than Yucca, Extraqua heralds a new era in ammonia control, the company unveiled. By significantly reducing ammonia levels, Extraqua optimises the pond environment and enhances productivity. According to a statement from Phygeno, the performance and efficacy of Extraqua have been validated by trials conducted at the Department of Aquaculture, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS). It outperforms Yucca in multiple parameters related to shrimp health and pond environment. Extraqua contains bioactive compounds that are highly effective in reducing ammonia production whilst promoting the growth of zooplankton. These aid in the nitrification process, whilst phytoplankton utilises ammonia during photosynthesis, PhyGeno unveiled. Extraqua's approach to ammonia management comprises binding, nitrification, and inhibition. Its 100% natural composition ensures a healthy pond environment, efficiently reducing ammonia and nitrite levels and enhancing production performance whilst being cost-effective, according to the company's statement. PhyGeno added that Extraqua represents a paradigm shift in ammonia control in aquaculture, offering optimal water quality and enhanced shrimp health and performance. Read more>> SCS approved as first certification body for ASC’s new feed certification PhyGeno introduces Extraqua for aquaculture
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