Scottish salmon firms risk losing organic status over 'unacceptable standards'

The Soil Association said it will decide whether it will depart ways with the sector or stay and help try and improve standards (Image: Martini)

SCOTTISH salmon firms could lose their organic status over declining standards and growing fish welfare concerns, an industry regulator has warned.

The Soil Association, a charity that certifies organic salmon farms on behalf of the Scottish Government, said it will decide whether it will depart ways with the sector or stay and help try and improve standards.