Natural Resources Compliance 16 items
Aquaculture Facility BAP Certification Readiness Checklist
Assess an aquaculture farm's readiness for Best Aquaculture Practices certification, covering environmental management, animal welfare, food safety, and social responsibility.
Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)GSA Farm StandardASC Farm StandardFDA 21 CFR 123
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Facility Documentation & Legal
- Does the farm hold valid operating permits, licenses, and land/water tenure documentation? *
- Is a site map and record system maintained for ponds, cages, or tanks and stocking data? *
- Is a traceability system in place linking harvested product to production units and inputs? *
Environmental Management
- Is effluent water quality monitored and managed within permitted or standard limits? *
- Are mangroves, wetlands, and other sensitive habitats protected and not converted for the facility? *
- Are sediment, sludge, and mortalities disposed of by approved methods? *
- Is escape prevention implemented to protect wild populations and biodiversity? *
Animal Health & Welfare
- Is a fish health management plan implemented under veterinary or qualified supervision? *
- Are veterinary drugs and antibiotics used only as prescribed, with records and withdrawal periods observed? *
- Are stocking densities and water quality managed to support animal welfare? *
Food Safety & Feed
- Is feed sourced from approved suppliers, with marine ingredients from responsible fisheries where required? *
- Are prohibited substances and banned antibiotics excluded from the operation? *
- Are harvest and handling practices controlled to prevent contamination and maintain the cold chain? *
Social Responsibility
- Is child labor prohibited and are minimum-age requirements verified for all workers? *
- Are workers free from forced labor, with fair wages, working hours, and grievance mechanisms? *
- Are worker safety, sanitation, and housing (where provided) compliant with standards? *
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