The Codex Alimentarius, “the food code”, has a fundamental role in protecting consumers and ensuring fair practices in food trade, and provides technical guidance on the activities related to fish and fishery products.

Extension information on various good harvesting and post-harvesting handling practices for aquaculture. 

This publication is a market driven guide to sustainable aquaculture production. It includes key elements of food safety, environment, workers’ welfare (including health and occupational safety) and animal welfare.

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) runs an ambitious programme to transform the world's seafood markets and promote the best environmental and social aquaculture performance.

The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) coordinates the development of the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification standards for seafood processing plants, farms, hatcheries and feed mills.