BAP - Best Aquaculture Practices
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| Web Address |
http://www.aquaculturecertification.org |
| Type |
Industry/sector based |
| Category |
Animal welfare; Biodiversity/conservation; Food safety; Toxic/hazardous/restricted; Traceability; Water management |
| Scope |
Fishing (off shore, onshore, aquaculture); Food and beverages |
| Life Cycle |
Manufacturing/processing; Packaging; Resource extraction/growing |
| Independently Audited |
Yes |
| Standards Available |
Yes |
| Audit Frequency |
Bi-annually |
| Certifier |
Aquaculture Certification Council |
| Usage |
International |
| Country of Origin |
United States |
| Year of Origin |
N/A |
| Owner |
Global Aquaculture Alliance |
| Accreditation |
N/A |
| Synopsis |
Indicates that aquaculture facilities (farms, hatcheries, processing plant and re-packing plant) adhere to Best Aquaculture Practices standards (including social, environmental and food safety). Currently only certifies shrimp facilities, but standards for other species are under development. Aquaculture facilities are currently certified as either Two Star or Three Star. |