King prawn

Litopenaeus vannamei

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Location

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Production method

Pond, freshwater

Certification

GLOBALG.A.P.

Rating summary

GLOBALG.A.P. farmed prawns are well managed and management is thought to be fully effective. The Aquaculture standard has criteria in place for welfare and humane slaughter. It also mitigates many areas of environmental concern in prawn farming, including freshwater depletion, habitat alteration, discharge of effluents, chemical usage, escapes and disease and parasite interactions.This rating is based on full compliance with certification requirements. Commercial buyers should therefore ensure that full compliance has been achieved in order for this rating to be applicable.Rating last updated: October 2024

References

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