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Published: February 12, 2009
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The Global Aquaculture Alliance and GLOBALGAP have signed an agreement "to work cooperatively to develop and harmonize certification systems for the aquaculture sector world-wide."
GAA Executive Director Wally Stevens called the agreement "an important step that paves the way toward closer cooperation between our two global organizations." The two groups will develop a "joint checklist approach" for a single farm audit that meets the requirements of both organizations, Stevens said.
GLOBALGAP Secretary Kristian Moeller said the agreement between the two organizations is "a way to harmonize existing standards, create robust and accredited programs, and avoid costly and confusing duplication of efforts for producers."
The Global Aquaculture Alliance is a non-profit industry group that has developed aquaculture certification standards for shrimp hatcheries; shrimp, tilapia and channel catfish farms; and processing facilities. GLOBALGAP is a private-sector body that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agriculture/aquaculture products around the globe.
Like the BAP standards, GLOBALGAP standards reassure consumers that food is farmed with minimized environmental impacts, limited chemical use and a responsible approach to worker health and safety, as well as animal welfare.
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Published: February 12, 2009
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EmailThe Global Aquaculture Alliance and GLOBALGAP have signed an agreement "to work cooperatively to develop and harmonize certification systems for the aquaculture sector world-wide."
GAA Executive Director Wally Stevens called the agreement "an important step that paves the way toward closer cooperation between our two global organizations." The two groups will develop a "joint checklist approach" for a single farm audit that meets the requirements of both organizations, Stevens said.
GLOBALGAP Secretary Kristian Moeller said the agreement between the two organizations is "a way to harmonize existing standards, create robust and accredited programs, and avoid costly and confusing duplication of efforts for producers."
The Global Aquaculture Alliance is a non-profit industry group that has developed aquaculture certification standards for shrimp hatcheries; shrimp, tilapia and channel catfish farms; and processing facilities. GLOBALGAP is a private-sector body that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agriculture/aquaculture products around the globe.
Like the BAP standards, GLOBALGAP standards reassure consumers that food is farmed with minimized environmental impacts, limited chemical use and a responsible approach to worker health and safety, as well as animal welfare.
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