Processors:
The BAP Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) ensures seafood processing facilities operate with robust systems for food safety, traceability, social responsibility, and environmental management, from raw material intake through finished product.
SPS forms the core food safety backbone of BAP certification and supports consistent, responsible processing practices across the global seafood supply chain. BAP also offers an Enhanced Social Audit as an optional add‑on to SPS audits to strengthen oversight of labor and workplace conditions.
Farms:
The BAP Farm Standards set requirements for responsible aquaculture operations, addressing environmental stewardship, social accountability, animal health and welfare, and food safety.
Standards are tailored by species groups (including salmon and mollusks) and are designed to protect surrounding ecosystems while supporting efficient, long‑term farm performance.
Feeds:
The BAP Feed Standard plays a critical role in responsible aquaculture because feed:
- Is often the largest cost and environmental impact in aquaculture
- Links aquaculture to global agricultural and fisheries supply chains
- Is a key driver of Scope 3 emissions, deforestation risk, and marine ingredient sustainability
- Directly influences animal health, growth performance, and final product quality
By addressing these risks, the Feed Standard strengthens sustainability, transparency, and accountability throughout the value chain.
Hatcheries:
The BAP Hatchery Standard ensures responsible, bio-secure, and traceable production of juvenile fish and shellfish.
It supports sustainable aquaculture by reinforcing disease prevention, water quality management, animal welfare, worker safety, and operational accountability—strengthening outcomes across all BAP pillars.
