11.6 Best Aquaculture Practices (BAPs)
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Kentucky State University
Based on BAPs, the five pillars of responsible aquaculture are environmental responsibility, animal health and welfare, food safety, social responsibility, and traceability. Critical requirement include record keeping and traceability, worker safety and hygiene, and biosecurity. More information on BAPs can be found at (http://www.bapcertification.org/)
Source: Janelle Hager, Leigh Ann Bright, Josh Dusci, James Tidwell. 2021. Kentucky State University. Aquaponics Production Manual: A Practical Handbook for Growers.
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