BAP is the first comprehensive aquaculture certification program with a global presence to be recognized by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) and the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI).
BAP is administered by the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GGA), a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, education and leadership in responsible aquaculture.
BAP includes the entire aquaculture production chain from farms to processing plants, as well as hatcheries and feed factories; it also addresses environmental and social responsibility, animal welfare, food safety and traceability of aquaculture facilities.