The Best Aquaculture Practices program is an international certification system that verifies environmentally and socially responsible processes under which shrimp, fish and other seafood are produced. Seafood facilities that participate in BAP certification apply standardized best management practices in every phase of their operations. The "Best Aquaculture Practices Certified" mark on retail packaging tells consumers that seafood came from certified sources.
BAP certification is currently available for shrimp hatcheries and farms, tilapia farms, channel catfish farms and seafood processing plants. Over 200 BAP-certified facilities can be found in Asia, Latin America and other parts of the world. BAP certification for feed mills and other fish species is also under development.
The comprehensive Best Aquaculture Practices standards developed by the Global Aquaculture Alliance form the basis for BAP certification. The standards specifically deal with food safety, environmental integrity, social responsibility and animal welfare.
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The Best Aquaculture Practices program is an international certification system that verifies environmentally and socially responsible processes under which shrimp, fish and other seafood are produced. Seafood facilities that participate in BAP certification apply standardized best management practices in every phase of their operations. The