Best Seafood Practices
 
Best Seafood Practices

Responsible Sourcing Goes Beyond the Fishery
Responsible Sourcing Goes Beyond the Fishery
Best Seafood Practices addresses gaps in the wild seafood supply chain, with standards that cover the fishing vessel and processing plant.
40 Million
people are employed by the fisheries sector globally
The seafood industry is essential to providing livelihoods for people in working waterfront communities around the world.
1 Billion
people rely on seafood as their primary source of protein
The seafood industry is playing an increasingly important role in contributing to global food and nutrition security.
Working Above the Water
The Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) and Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) provides assurances for safe working conditions aboard vessels and at processing plants. SPS also addresses environmental responsibility and food safety.
 
A Higher Standard
Our standards are created through a rigorous, scientific and transparent development process in accordance with the International Standards Organization (ISO) requirements using independent, third-party certification bodies and auditors.

Seafood Processing Standard
The Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) is the only seafood-specific processing plant standard in the world and was created in alignment with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) requirements.

Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard
The Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard provides assurances of decent working conditions and operational best practices aboard fishing vessels. It was the first vessel standard to be recognized by the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative for at-sea operations.
A Higher Standard
Our standards are created through a rigorous, scientific and transparent development process in accordance with the International Standards Organization (ISO) requirements using independent, third-party certification bodies and auditors.

Seafood Processing Standard
The Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) is the only seafood-specific processing plant standard in the world and was created in alignment with the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) requirements.

Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard
The Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard provides assurances of decent working conditions and operational best practices aboard fishing vessels. It was the first vessel standard to be recognized by the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative for at-sea operations.
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Profand Vessels First in Argentina to Attain Certification to Best Seafood Practices Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard
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The Spanish-owned multinational Profand, with presence in 12 countries, has successfully certified its Argentinian fleet of squid and shrimp vessels to the Best Seafood Practices (BSP) Responsible Fishing Vessel Stand...

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7 Reasons to Get Certified to GSA Standards
April 30, 2025

GSA is the only organization in the world that offers third-party certification programs for both farmed and wild caught seafood. Programs like GSA’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) and Best Seafood Practices (BSP) a...

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GSA Certification Programs Grew 5% in 2024, with 88% Retention Rate
February 25, 2025

Global Seafood Alliance’s (GSA) third-party certification programs, Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) and Best Seafood Practices (BSP) grew 5 percent in 2024, ending the year with a total of 4,168 facilities in 45 coun...

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