FAQ

1. Can all aquaculture species be certified?

Yes. AquaGAP is not restricted to a limited number of species or any location or production methods. The standard is constructed in a generic manner and can be applied to all regions and species. Wherever specific regulations are required, these are outlined in the species specific annex, which automatically overrides the respective control point in the generic standard.
 
 

2. How does AquaGAP compare to other standards?

On the environmental issues, the AquaGAP standard closely follows organic levels, although it also includes aspects such as energy and fresh water efficiency. Similar to MSC COC and organic standards, AquaGAP requires full traceability down to the farm level. AquaGAP does not require organic feed, but looks for sustainable sources of all marine proteins and oils added to the feed. A strong point of the AquaGAP standard is the improvement of product quality, starting from harvesting through slaughtering, processing and packing. Animal welfare is emphasised more than in other standards, especially during harvesting, transport and stunning/slaughtering. A strong emphasis is also laid on corporate social responsibility as well as community awareness.
 

3. How many certified farms are there?

All certified farms and processors are published at section "certified operators".
 
 

4. Can hatcheries, processing plants, and importers be certified?

Yes. The entire chain of custody needs auditing and certifying, in order to guarantee traceability and quality of the final product.
 
 

5. Can the AquaGAP logo be used on the consumer facing product label?

Yes. The label should be placed on all products confirm the quality of the seafood product.
 
 

6. Are any royalty payments charged for the use of the AquaGAP logo?

No. The use of the logo for certified products is free of charge.
 
 

7. Who can apply for AquaGAP certification?

Basically every company. See "how to become certified" or contact info@aquagap.net directly.