Best Aquaculture Practices Certification
Of Production Processes For Seafood Buyers
 
Aquaculture Certification Council, Inc. is a nongovernmental body established to certify social, environmental and food safety standards at aquaculture facilities throughout the world. This nonprofit, nonmember public benefit corporation applies the Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices standards in a certification system that combines site inspections and effluent sampling with sanitary controls, therapeutic controls and traceability.
 
Part of ACC's mission is to help educate the aquaculture public regarding the benefits of applying Best Aquaculture Practices and the advancing scientific technology that directs them. By implementing BAP standards, program participants can better meet the demands of the growing global market for wholesome seafood produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
 
Aquaculture Certification Council, Inc. offers a primarily "process" certification. Successful participation in the Best Aquaculture Practices program is visually represented by limited use of the BAP certification mark.
 
ACC currently certifies only shrimp hatcheries, farms and processing plants. Additional BAP standards for tilapia, catfish and other species are under development by the Global Aquaculture Alliance. Tilapia and catfish should be completed by June 2008 and will be added to the ACC certification program.
 
For more information on ACC certification and activities, click the links to the left, subscribe to the Blue Standard newsletter or contact:
 
 
AQUACULTURE CERTIFICATION COUNCIL, INC.
12815 72nd Avenue Northeast
Kirkland, Washington 98034 USA
Telephone: +1-425-825-7935 · Fax: +1-425-650-3001
Web: www.aquaculturecertification.org
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