Environmental & Social Sustainability

Environmental and Social Sustainability

Aquaculture Certification Council, Inc. is a nongovernmental body established to certify social, environmental and food safety standards at aquaculture facilities throughout the world. This nonprofit, nonmember public benefit corporation applies the Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices standards in a certification system that combines site inspections and effluent sampling with sanitary controls, therapeutic controls and traceability.

Part of ACC's mission is to help educate the aquaculture public regarding the benefits of applying Best Aquaculture Practices and the advancing scientific technology that directs them. By implementing BAP standards, program participants can better meet the demands of the growing global market for wholesome seafood produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Aquaculture Certification Council, Inc. offers a primarily "process" certification. Successful participation in the Best Aquaculture Practices program is visually represented by limited use of the BAP certification mark.

ACC currently certifies shrimp hatcheries, shrimp, tilapia and channel catfish farms and seafood processing plants to include shrimp, channel catfish and tilapia.

For more information on ACC certification and activities, click to left, subscribe to the Blue Standard newsletter or contact:

AQUACULTURE CERTIFICATION COUNCIL, INC.
706 N. Suncoast Blvd.
Crystal River, Florida USA 34429
P. O. Box 2530
Crystal River, Florida USA 34423
Telephone: +1-352-563-0565 • Fax: +1-425-650-3001
Web: www.aquaculturecertification.org
E-mail: info@aquaculturecertification.org • aquacert@tampabay.rr.com