The most comprehensive program for farmed seafood
The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) program is the most comprehensive third-party certification program for farmed seafood in the world. BAP standards cover the processing plant, farm, hatchery and feed mill. BAP seafood is sourced by more than 200 retail and foodservice companies worldwide.
Processor
Where the product is processed and packaged before reaching you
Farm
Where the fish are grown to harvest size
Hatchery
Where the fish are reared and raised
Feed Mill
Where fish feed is produced
The Pillars of Responsibility
BAP’s standards are based on four pillars of responsibility– environmental responsibility, social accountability, food safety, and animal health and welfare.
Environmental Responsibility
Water quality, proper disposal of waste, and ensuring marine habitats are protected.
Animal Health & Welfare
Proper monitoring of behavior and physical health and ensuring animals are treated humanely.
Food Safety
Proper sanitation, product handling and transport confirmed by product inspections.
Social Accountability
Fair treatment of workers and providing safe, healthy, and clean working conditions.
Recipe Inspiration
BAP has a variety of healthy and tasty recipes available for a number of species, including salmon, shrimp, tilapia, mussels and pangasius.
A Chef's Guide to BAP
Learn more about the importance of aquaculture, what the BAP label means, why responsible seafood deserves a spot on the menu and how to communicate to your customers about BAP.
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