Roach
General
Roach
The common roach is a freshwater fish, common in the Netherlands and in the rest of Europe. This species also occurs in western Asia. The roach is a small fish with a maximum length of 45 cm. Its body has a silver-bluish colour and its fins are red. The common roach eats small water organisms like water fleas and mosquito larvae. This fish is hardly consumed in the Netherlands however, it is a more popular species for consumption in other European countries.
Fish with the ASC label is farmed in a sustainable manner.
Fish with the MSC label is caught sustainably.
This fish is not being overfished or is being responsibly farmed, with minimal impact on the environment.
This fish is a second choice. There are still some improvements to be made in this fishery or fish farm.
Do not buy this fish. It's being overfished or the way it's farmed or caught has a negative impact on the environment.
There is fish available of this species that is farmed or caught using high welfare standards.
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 standards are the strictest when it comes to fish feed. They also require certain measures for animal well-being.