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​The demand for seafood is growing. While the production of captured fish has stabilized, aquaculture is the world’s fastest growing food production category. Producers and other players in the value chain need confirmation of safe and responsible practices in resource management and seafood production. 
 
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Purpose

​Consumers and stakeholders expect seafood to be safe and to be responsibly sourced, whether live catch or farmed. Certification according to accredited standards provides verification of responsible practices.

Benefits

​Both fisheries and aquaculture face specific risks related to food safety and sustainable practices. Managing their risks will help demonstrate to consumer, business partners and society at large that you work to ensure a responsible sourcing/production. It can help improve market access as you meet customer demands for supplier verification and overall it improves processes within your own organisation.
MSC Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing ​The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Principles and Criteria for Sustainable Fishing is a standard ensuring that a fishery is well managed and responsibly harvested to sustain the target fishery and the surrounding marine environment. Certification to this standard demonstrates commitment to sustainable practices and results in recognition in the market. MSC Chain of Custody Standard
​Certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody Standard enables you to demonstrate to costumers that your seafood originates from an MSC certified sustainable fishery.
 Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s standards for responsibly farmed seafood ​Aquaculture Stewardship Councils (ASCs) standards for responsibly farmed seafood will enable you to demonstrate to consumers that your seafood has been farmed in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.  Certification according to ASC standards will qualify you to use the ASC’s eco-label on your products. GLOBALG.A.P IFA - Aquaculture ​Food safety, as well as environmental protection, starts with primary production. GLOBALG.A.P. IFA – Aquaculture is the globally recognised standard specifically designed for aquaculture. GLOBALG.A.P Compound Feed Manufacturing Food safety, as well as environmental protection, starts with primary production. Safe and suitable animal feed is an integral part of the food chain, forming the basis of a farm assured livestock and aquaculture production. The GLOBALG.A.P Compound Feed Manufacturing (CFM) standard specifically defines requirements for producers of compound feed.