Regulations · Aquaculture Standards — Overview
Aquaculture Standards — Overview
Certification standards are increasingly a prerequisite for finance, market access and premium pricing. This page frames the landscape at a high level. It is not legal advice — always consult accredited certification bodies.
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Scope
- Farm level (species-specific standards)
- Feed level (responsible sourcing)
- Chain of custody (processing, export)
Key points
- ASC and BAP are the most widely accepted by global retailers
- GlobalG.A.P. Aquaculture is common in EU retail chains
- Certification is a system, not a single audit — plan for annual surveillance
Buyer implications
- Design tanks, effluent, records and traceability to certifiable standards from day one
- Retrofit cost after commissioning is 3–10× design cost
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