Tiger prawn
What to check for
Location
All areas, All areas
Production method
Pond, extensive
Certification
EU Organic
Soil Association
Rating summary
Organic Tiger prawns (P. monodon) from Madagascar and Vietnam farmed in extensive systems do not rely on feed inputs. Organic certification ensures best practices and guidelines are in place for animal welfare and humane slaughter and also mitigates many areas of environmental concern. The production of Organic Tiger prawn does not allow the destruction of mangroves for pond construction, pond discharges are low and only minimal chemical treatments are used, if at all. Surrounding wild shrimp populations are also not impacted by disease or escapes from farms but can be used to supply juveniles, the status of which is uncertain. There are still some improvements to be made. Currently, lethal control of predators may still be used and strategic level environmental planning is not in place. Management and regulation of the aquaculture sector, while comprehensive, still needs to be better resourced to ensure effectiveness.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 2021
