Rainbow trout

What to check for

Location

All Areas, All areas, All areas

Production method

Pond, freshwater

Certification

GLOBALG.A.P.

Rating summary

GLOBALG.A.P. farmed rainbow trout is well managed and management is thought to be mostly effective. The standard mitigates many areas of environmental concern in open net pen aquaculture, including discharge of effluents, use of chemicals, escapes, disease and parasite interactions. The GLOBALG.A.P. standard has criteria in place for welfare and humane slaughter. However, lethal control of predators is permitted. The GLOBALG.A.P. feed standard has criteria in place for responsible sourcing for both marine and terrestrial ingredients, however, rainbow trout are net consumers of protein.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: November 2022

Technical consultation summary

GLOBALG.A.P. farmed rainbow trout is well managed and management is thought to be mostly effective. The standard mitigates many areas of environmental concern in open net pen aquaculture, including discharge of effluents, use of chemicals, escapes, disease and parasite interactions. The GLOBALG.A.P. standard has criteria in place for welfare and humane slaughter. However, lethal control of predators is permitted. The GLOBALG.A.P. feed standard has criteria in place for responsible sourcing for both marine and terrestrial ingredients, however, rainbow trout are net consumers of protein.