The Global Aquaculture Alliance and GLOBALGAP have signed an agreement "to work cooperatively to develop and harmonise certification systems for the aquaculture sector worldwide."
GAA Executive Director Wally Stevens called the agreement "an important step that paves the way toward closer cooperation between our two global organisations." The two groups will develop a "joint checklist approach" for a single farm audit that meets the requirements of both organisations, Mr Stevens said.
GLOBALGAP Secretary Kristian Moeller said the agreement between the two organisations is "a way to harmonise existing standards, create robust and accredited programs, and avoid costly and confusing duplication of efforts for producers."
