Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) - Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)
Environmental Responsibility
Minimize the environmental impact of aquaculture operations to ensure sustainability.
- Feed sourcing management
- Water sourcing management
- Energy sourcing management
- Waste management
- Biodiversity protection program
- Water quality management
Animal Health and Welfare
Ensure that farmed aquatic animals are treated humanely and remain healthy throughout their lifecycle.
- Disease prevention program
- Health risk monitoring
- Veterinary oversight
- Handling techniques
- Stocking density limits
- Nutrition and care program
Food Safety
Ensure that aquaculture products are safe for human consumption through strict hygiene and management practices.
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) system
- Feed quality and safety program
- Water quality program
- Harvesting and post-harvest handling procedure
- Product testing protocol
Social Accountability
Protect the rights and well-being of workers and communities involved in aquaculture production.
- Fair labor practices
- Safe working policy
- Community relations program
- Employee training