BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices)

BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) is a comprehensive international standard that applies to the entire seafood supply chain, including hatcheries, feed mills, farms, and processing plants. BAP ensures food safety, social responsibility, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. Achieving BAP certification helps businesses enhance their credibility, expand export markets, ensure full traceability, and meet the requirements of international partners in premium markets such as Europe, the United States, and Japan.

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BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) is an international standard for responsible aquaculture developed by the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA). BAP is a comprehensive certification program that covers the entire seafood supply chain, including hatcheries, feed mills, farms, and processing plants.

Core Structure of BAP:

  • Food Safety: Ensures that seafood is produced safely and legally.
  • Social Responsibility: Respects workers’ rights and protects their health and welfare.
  • Environmental Sustainability: Minimizes environmental impact and preserves biodiversity.
  • Animal Welfare: Ensures farming conditions support the health and well-being of aquatic animals.
  • Current Version: BAP Standards Version 5.0 (Latest update)

Benefits of Implementation

Increase Export Opportunities:

  • BAP certification helps products access premium international markets such as Europe, the United States, and Japan.

Ensure Food Safety:

  • Enhances customer confidence with a commitment to clean and safe seafood products.

Protect the Environment:

  • Minimizes negative impacts on ecosystems, water resources, and land.

Social Responsibility:

  • Safeguards workers’ rights, improves working conditions, and promotes community health.

Competitive Advantage:

  • Meets the demands of major retailers and partners for sustainable seafood.

Supply Chain Transparency:

  • Strengthens traceability from farm to final product.

Enhance Brand Reputation:

  • Contributes to affirming the company’s position in the global market.

Applicable Scope

Aquatic Hatcheries:

  • Facilities specializing in the production of fish, shrimp, and other aquatic species larvae.

Aquafeed Manufacturers:

  • Companies supplying feed for aquaculture farms.

Aquaculture Farms:

  • Operations raising fish, shrimp, and other aquatic animals.

Seafood Processing Plants:

  • Facilities involved in the processing and packaging of seafood products.

Seafood Exporters:

  • Enterprises engaged in the trade and export of seafood products to international markets.

Required Information

Organization Information:

  • Scale of aquaculture/processing facilities and main products.

  • Type of operations (hatchery, farm, processing plant).

Current Management System:

  • Existing documents and procedures related to food safety, environmental management, and social responsibility.

  • Records of resource usage such as water, land, and energy.

Supply Chain Information:

  • List of suppliers for broodstock, feed, and services.

  • Raw material management and traceability processes.

Risks and Challenges:

  • Environmental, social, or product quality risks.

  • Records of incidents or product-related complaints.

Customer and Regulatory Requirements:

  • Relevant laws and regulations related to aquaculture and seafood processing.

  • Requirements from customers or international partners.

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