‘Unacceptable greenwashing’: Scottish farmed salmon should not be labelled organic, say charities

Salmon farms certified as organic have to adhere to certain standards. Photograph: Murdo MacLeod/The Guardian

The British body that certifies food in the UK as organic has been accused of misleading consumers over its labelling of Scottish farmed salmon.

Thirty charities, conservation and community organisations, including WildFish, the Pesticide Action Network and Blue Marine Foundation, say the negative environmental impacts of the industry in Scotland “run completely counter” to the principles of the Soil Association’s promotion of healthy, humane and sustainable food.