I don’t think kelp is usually farmed. Isn’t it generally harvested in the wild?
There’s loads of stuff about it if you Google it, certainly an eye opener
Kelp farms exist and it is also harvested in the wild. In some ways a bit like salmon which is available as wild or farmed.
Apart from sustainability farming can produce a more phenotypically consistent product.
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I’ve been doing some more digging and came across this
https://www.oceansofgoodness.co.uk/Certifications
This bit is same as @Dan_Huel had in his post
- Single living species of documented age and freshness
- Documented physical and nutritional quality
- Traceable from end use to documented sustainable source
- Fulfill regulatory compliance for global markets
- Standard Operating Procedures, independent analysis and accreditation
- Environmental sustainability
Also
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Are you miss marple?
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about as legit as Holland & Barrett
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It’s not wank.
It’s one of the main reasons we went with the supplier we chose.
They were part of creating this certification which is now used across the industry so it’s at the heart of what they do.
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@Dan_Huel I would take Davids triggering with a pinch of salt 
I guess what he was meaning was as to what extent the certification guarantees certain things - for example compliance with GMP audits in Food Manufacturing or if its just a compliance with a mission statement.
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Got you.
The BRC certification covers GMP, audits etc for food manufacturing.
The Nutritious Food Seaweed certification is renewed every 3 years and requires audits too.
To get the certification you have to jump through a lot of hoops including:
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Regulatory compliance to several EU regulations
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A proper quality management system in place
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Meeting the plant selection and harvesting criteria
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Documentation for all of this and traceability
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Traceability is also checked with random audits across the supply chain
That’s just some of what has been put in place. The general parameters you see on websites is usually enough information for the general public.
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But not for the Heuligan wank-ers 
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I’m glad that traceability is checked with random adults. A bit like jury duty, int’it. 
I hope I don’t get called up though - I know shit-all about kelp.
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Thanks Dan for the heads up it’s good to know and hopefully put people’s mind at rest.
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Official Huel Quote of The Year
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Don’t be a dick
It’s not wank
I can see a pattern forming. I am hoping my Don’t be a tool drink Huel strapline catches on.
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The official company response is “its not wank”
I love this company
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My dad is called Dick - true!
And great for t-shirts too
You mean as a slogan to explain the suspicious blob of Huel spilled down your front?!
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