Look for the BAP Label
One of the easiest ways to know that your seafood was produced in a safe, responsible, and ethical way is to look for the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) label when you shop for seafood products.
The BAP program is the most comprehensive certification program for farmed seafood, with standards covering each step of the production chain.
These steps are represented by stars on the BAP label.
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.