Srimic Exports’ shrimp processing plant in Sri Lanka has been awarded Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification.
The plant produces around 250 tonnes of black tiger shrimp in three forms – individually quick frozen, ice blocks or peeled. It is the second processing plant in Sri Lanka to earn BAP’s distinction.
“We would like to address that we are the first seafood processing plants that are BAP certified for cultured black tiger shrimp in Sri Lanka,” said Srimic president P.K.D. Venura Lakmal.
“It is a mandatory requirement that all seafood stakeholders must comply with sustainable aquaculture and food-safety requirements for the betterment of all human beings.”
Srimic Exports has partnered with Japanese seafood company, Shokuryu for more than 25 years.
“We are proud that Srimic has become the first company in Sri Lanka to attain BAP certification for farmed black tiger at a processing-plant level,” said Makoto Takeda, president of Shokuryu.
“Shokuryu will further strengthen its sustainability efforts and continue to provide sustainable and responsible aquaculture products to customers in Japan and around the world.”
Best Aquaculture Practice certification is awarded by the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA).
“We are really excited to announce Srimic entering the BAP program with strong support from Shokuryu,” said GSA vice president of market development Steve Hart.
“It is these commitments that will continue to drive improvements in the seafood sector and ultimately provide assurances to consumers in Japan and all around the world that the seafood they are consuming is being brought to them through responsible practices.”
