Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Origin
Europe, inland waters
Farming- / Catch method
Pond systems (aquaculture)
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Carp
Quality mark Cultivation
/Keurmerk Wild
Green
Second choice
Avoid
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Carp
The European carp is a large fresh water fish that can live up to a very old age in the wild, up to 40 years. This species can reach a length of 120 centimetres and are native to Europe and Asia. The European carp can be characterised by four barbels near its mouth. This species is not a popular species for consumption in the Netherlands.
ASC label
Fish with the ASC label is farmed in a sustainable manner.
MSC label
Fish with the MSC label is caught sustainably.
Good fish
This fish is not being overfished or is being responsibly farmed, with minimal impact on the environment.
Second choice
This fish is a second choice. There are still some improvements to be made in this fishery or fish farm.
Avoid
Do not buy this fish. It's being overfished or the way it's farmed or caught has a negative impact on the environment.
Welfare
There is fish available of this species that is farmed or caught using high welfare standards.
GlobalG.A.P.
GlobalG.A.P. certified farms are doing a step in the right direction in terms of sustainability. A few species with this label are getting a better score on the VISwijzer.
Organic
Organic standards are the strictest when it comes to fish feed. They also require certain measures for animal well-being.