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29Oct
Aquaculture

Best Aquaculture Practices Certification (BAP): A Comprehensive Guide on How to Obtain It

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Source: DELOS Documentation

Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification is globally recognized for ensuring responsible and sustainable aquaculture practices. As we are well aware, the cultivation of aquatic commodities, be it fish, shrimp, or other marine species, has become an integral part of the global food production system. 

With the ever-increasing demand for seafood products, there is a growing need for sustainable and responsible aquaculture practices. 

This article will delve further into BAP certification, its benefits for the aquaculture industry and seafood production, and how to obtain it.

Also Read: Easy! This is a Guide for Exporting Shrimp to the European Union

What Is BAP Certification?

The Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification program was established by the Global Seafood Alliance, a non-profit organization committed to promoting responsible aquaculture practices.

BAP certification sets strict and responsible standards for fisheries in both environmental and social aspects. It covers various aspects of aquaculture, including farming, processing, and hatcheries, and spans species such as fish, shrimp, and shellfish.

Core Principles of BAP Certification

1. Food Safety

BAP certification ensures that aquaculture products are safe for consumption. They have strict guidelines and quality control standards in place to guarantee this.

2. Environmental Responsibility

BAP certification also encourages sustainable aquaculture practices that minimize negative environmental impacts. This includes habitat preservation, water conservation, and responsible use of feed and medications in aquaculture ponds.

3. Social Accountability

BAP certification not only focuses on aquaculture practices but also addresses social issues. This includes ensuring fair labor practices, implementing workplace safety and health measures, and local community involvement.

4. Welfare of Cultivated Animals

BAP certification guarantees the humane treatment of aquatic species being farmed. This encompasses practices such as appropriate stocking densities and good health management.

5. Traceability and Transparency

Farms and facilities that have obtained BAP certification demonstrate that they have implemented systems that allow for the transparent tracing of their aquaculture products from the source to the consumer’s table.

Also Read: CBIB Certification in Shrimp Farming and How to Obtain It

Significance of BAP Certification

BAP certification holds significance for various stakeholders in the aquaculture industry:

1. Consumers

BAP certification provides consumers with the assurance that the seafood products they purchase have been produced using responsible and sustainable methods. This contributes to the preservation of marine ecosystems.

2. Retailers and Restaurants

Many retailers and restaurants require their seafood suppliers to have BAP certification, ensuring that their products meet sustainability standards.

3. Producers

BAP certification assists aquaculture producers in accessing international markets, building credibility, and increasing the value of their products.

4. Environmental Conservation

By promoting responsible aquaculture practices, BAP certification plays a crucial role in reducing the industry’s impact on the environment, including issues like water pollution and overfishing.

How to Obtain BAP Certification

Obtaining BAP certification involves a structured process that includes several key steps:

1. Preliminary Assessment

The first step is to conduct a self-assessment to determine whether your aquaculture operation meets BAP standards. Global Seafood Alliance provides guidelines and checklists to help you assess your current practices.

2. Application

After the preliminary assessment, you can submit an application to the BAP program. This application typically includes detailed information about your aquaculture operation.

3. Audit and Inspection

Once the application is accepted, a qualified certification body will conduct an on-site audit and inspection of your facility to evaluate your adherence to BAP standards. This process involves a thorough assessment of your farming, processing, or hatchery operations.

4. Corrective Actions

Based on the audit findings, you may need to implement corrective actions to address any non-compliance issues with BAP standards.

5. Certification

Once all corrective actions have been successfully completed, and the certification body is satisfied with your compliance, you will be awarded BAP certification.

6. Maintenance and Renewal

BAP certification is not a one-time process. It requires ongoing maintenance and renewal to ensure continued compliance with the standards.

Also Read: HACCP Certification: Procedures, Requirements, and How to Obtain It

Export Your Vannamei Shrimp with AquaLink!

BAP certification is a globally recognized standard that signifies responsible and sustainable aquaculture and shrimp farming practices. With the ever-increasing demand for seafood products, the importance of BAP certification in ensuring the health of our oceans and the well-being of communities and workers in the aquaculture industry cannot be overstated. Obtaining BAP certification involves a rigorous process, but the benefits for producers, consumers, and the environment are substantial.

In addition, if you’re considering exporting vannamei shrimp, BAP certification is often a prerequisite. To navigate the global market successfully, it’s important to acquire the necessary certifications and partner with a trustworthy and transparent export partner, such as AquaLink. 

You can reach out to the DELOS AquaLink team at contact@delosaqua.com or submit an inquiry through our website at www.delosaqua.com to start exporting your vannamei shrimp with AquaLink!

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20Oct
Aquaculture

CBIB Certification in Shrimp Farming and How to Obtain It

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Source: DELOS Documentation

CBIB certification, which stands for Good Aquaculture Practices, is one of the certifications that supports your vannamei shrimp farming practices. This certification aims to ensure responsible aquaculture practices in terms of food safety, welfare, health, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic aspects.

CBIB certification is a part of the Quality Assurance and Safety Assurance System for Fishery Products (SJMKHP). It is based on the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Decree No. KEP. 02/MEN/2007 on Good Shrimp Farming Practices, including how to care for and raise fishery commodities. This covers processes such as hatchery, feeding, sanitation, and the use of medicines or chemicals.

So, how can you obtain CBIB certification for your shrimp farm? Read more in this article!

Also Read: Toxic Substances in Shrimp Ponds: Hidden Threats to Shrimp Survival

The Function of CBIB Certification in Shrimp Farming

The Good Aquaculture Practices (CBIB) certification serves as an official recognition given to shrimp farmers and aquaculture entrepreneurs who adhere to good aquaculture practices.

With an objective and transparent CBIB certification, producer and consumer trust can increase. It can also enhance the competitiveness of the shrimp products produced.

Benefits of Having CBIB Certification

You might be wondering about the benefits of having CBIB certification. Having a CBIB certificate indirectly increases the value of your shrimp farm by ensuring its safety and supporting environmental sustainability.

With this high value, the selling price of your shrimp harvest can also increase compared to farms without certification, considering their certified quality.

Legal Basis for CBIB Certification

  1. Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Regulation No. PER.1/MEN/2007 on Control of the Quality Assurance and Safety Assurance System for Fishery Products
  2. Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Regulation No. PER.02/MEN/2007 on Monitoring Residues of Drugs, Chemicals, Biological Substances, and Contaminants in Aquaculture
  3. Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Decree No. KEP.02/MEN/2007 on Good Fish Farming Practices
  4. Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Decree No. KEP.28/MEN/2004 on General Guidelines for Shrimp Farming in Ponds
  5. Director General of Aquaculture No.01/DPB.0/HK150.154/S4/II/2007 on Guidelines and Forms for Good Aquaculture Practices Certification
  6. Indonesian National Standards (SNI) in the field of aquaculture.

Also Read: Get to Know Shrimp PCR, an Early Disease Identification Solution

Aspects to Consider in Implementing CBIB

1. Site and Water Source Suitability

To obtain CBIB certification, your shrimp farm must be located in a suitable place. It should be free from flooding, pollution, and use uncontaminated water sources.

2. Facility Suitability

Your shrimp farm facilities must also comply with applicable standards, including the presence of feed storage, suitable farming equipment, and more.

3. Cultivation Process

Shrimp cultivation processes should adhere to Indonesian National Standards (SNI) from stocking to harvesting. For instance, post-larvae must come from certified hatcheries.

4. Biosecurity Implementation

Your shrimp farm should implement good biosecurity measures to prevent contamination by organisms and other pathogens that could disrupt the cultivation process.

5. Farm Security

According to regulations, shrimp farms with CBIB certification should not use excessive drugs or prohibited chemicals. This includes antibiotics that can have adverse effects on the environment.

Only feed and medicines approved by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and relevant authorities can be used.

6. Environmental Aspects

Environmental aspects ensure that your shrimp farming activities do not harm the surrounding environment. Proper wastewater management is one way to achieve this before releasing it back into the sea.

How to Obtain CBIB Certification

To obtain CBIB certification, you need to submit an application with the following requirements:

  1. The CBIB Certification application should be addressed to the Head of the Provincial Marine and Fisheries Service, accompanied by administrative documents and copied to the Head of the District/City Marine and Fisheries Service. Administrative documents include:
  • Copy of Fisheries Business License (SIUP) for legal entities or registration/certification information for individual fish farming units.
  • General information about the fish farming unit.
  • A list of the fish farming unit’s facilities.
  • Records of fishery product farming activities.
  • Number and educational background of the fish farming unit’s workforce (organizational structure and job descriptions, for groups or companies).
  • Layout drawings of buildings, maps, and the surrounding conditions for fishery product farming.
  1. Applicants (fish farming units) must meet the following requirements:
  • The scale of the business can be individual, fish farming groups (POKDAKAN), or companies producing consumption fish for local and export markets.
  • Have conducted fish farming for at least one cultivation cycle.
  • Fish farming activities at the hatchery or grow-out stage.
  1. Applications can be submitted in person or through mail, fax, or email.

Also Read: Types of Feed Additives for Vannamei Shrimp and Their Benefits

Start Your Vannamei Shrimp Farming with DELOS!

Having CBIB certification for your shrimp farming demonstrates your commitment to implementing good farming practices in line with standards. Considering that aquaculture is now a crucial industry in meeting global seafood consumption needs.

For those looking to start vannamei shrimp farming, DELOS can be your best partner in shrimp farming. DELOS is a science, technology, and operational management-based aqua-tech company that can help you explore new opportunities in aquaculture.

DELOS is also supported by the AquaHero application, which makes it easier for farm owners and personnel to monitor their shrimp farms daily.

Contact the DELOS team at contact@delosaqua.com or visit our website at www.delosaqua.com to learn more about our services. Begin your vannamei shrimp farming journey with DELOS!

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12Oct
Shrimp Export

Easy! This is a Guide for Exporting Shrimp to the European Union

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Source: DELOS Documentation

Shrimp has become one of Indonesia’s high-value seafood export commodities and is in high demand in the global market, including the European Union. Although Indonesia’s shrimp exports have been somewhat fluctuating, shrimp remains a prominent product in the market.

The European Union, comprising 28 countries, is the world’s largest market for seafood commodities. However, the export standards of these countries tend to increase year by year.

Therefore, in this article, DELOS has compiled a guide on how to export shrimp to the European Union.

Also Read: Want to Export Shrimp to the United States? Pay Attention to These Requirements

Export Potential of Shrimp to the European Union

In recent years, Indonesia has ranked among the top 10 shrimp suppliers in the European Union market. This demonstrates the significance of Indonesian shrimp, despite the high standards applied by European Union countries.

Furthermore, the recent increase in the value of shrimp exports to the European Union also reflects the quality of Indonesian shrimp. This is undoubtedly a positive trend that producers of shrimp should strive to maintain.

Moreover, Indonesia and the European Union have the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU CEPA), which serves as an alternative for trade and economic issues between Indonesia and European Union countries. This agreement can assist Indonesian shrimp producers in increasing export volume and expanding market share in the European Union.

Also Read: Shrimp Market Potential in China: Opportunities and Export Requirements

Regulations and Export Standards for Shrimp to the European Union

Before entering the European Union market, Indonesian shrimp producers must meet strict health and safety requirements. These requirements include:

  1. Shrimp must be caught from registered vessels (for wild-caught shrimp) or originate from certified aquaculture facilities (for farmed shrimp).
  2. Shrimp must have a health certification.
  3. Shrimp must pass inspection at the European Union border before entering the market.

To meet the above requirements, Indonesian shrimp producers must pay attention to several key factors, including:

– Shrimp can only be exported if obtained or prepared in recognized and certified locations. Therefore, shrimp farmers must obtain permits and certifications from relevant ministries or agencies, such as the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Trade, and others.

– The health certification serves as confirmation that the shrimp being exported to the European Union meets local standards. When the product arrives in the European Union, relevant officials will inspect it, including checking documents, identity, physical examination, and the health certificate. If the inspection results are approved, the shrimp can enter the European Union market.

– To ensure that exported products to the European Union are safe and free from contamination by hazardous substances, imported shrimp must meet local safety standards. Shrimp and other seafood products have limits for the maximum content of heavy metals (lead, cadmium, mercury), dioxins, and types of dioxin polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

– For farmed shrimp, there is an additional requirement regarding the residues of animal medicines contained in them. In this case, the European Union requires every exporter to report an annual residue monitoring plan to the relevant body in the European Union.

– For wild-caught fisheries, to avoid illegal fishing practices, the European Union requires exporters to attach a catch certificate to prove that the seafood product complies with international conservation regulations. The certificate must be validated by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the country of origin and registered with the European Union a few days before the product reaches the border.

– Regarding labelling, the European Union also has strict regulations. The European Union sets requirements to ensure that consumers receive important information about the product. Therefore, manufacturers must include complete information on the product label before it is marketed.

Also Read: Exporting Shrimp to Japan: Procedures and Requirements

Start Exporting Vannamei Shrimp with AquaLink!

Exporting shrimp to the European Union represents a significant opportunity for Indonesian shrimp farmers. However, given the high standards set by the region, you must ensure that your shrimp products meet all the specified points.

Additionally, it is important to find reliable and transparent shrimp export partners. For this purpose, you can choose AquaLink as your shrimp export partner!

Contact the AquaLink team at contact@delosaqua.com or submit through our website at www.delosaqua.com to start exporting your shrimp with AquaLink!

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06Oct
Water Quality

Toxic Substances in Shrimp Ponds: Hidden Threats to Shrimp Survival

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Source: DELOS Documentation

Vannamei shrimp ponds are specially designed artificial ecosystems aimed at maximizing shrimp growth and productivity during harvest. However, behind their success, there are dangerous threats from toxic substances in shrimp ponds.

Toxic substances in shrimp ponds are produced by the nitrogen cycle activity and bacterial decomposition processes. At certain levels, the presence of these substances can impact shrimp’s health and threaten their survival.

Ammonia, nitrite, plankton toxins, and hydrogen sulphide are some examples of toxic substances in shrimp ponds. Read more about them in this article!

Also Read: The Use of Dolomite Lime in Shrimp Farming: Benefits and Implementation

Toxic Substances in Shrimp Ponds

1. Ammonia

The first toxic substance in shrimp ponds is ammonia, which results from the shrimp’s metabolic processes and the decomposition of leftover feed, feces, and dead plankton. Ammonia is not toxic if its concentration remains below a certain threshold, so it should be monitored continuously.

The presence of ammonia in shrimp ponds is also important because it can be beneficial for phytoplankton. Phytoplankton plays a role in fixing dinitrogen gas conversion processes into nitrogen and uses nitrogen sources as nutrients for growth.

The ammonia level in the pond should not exceed 0.1 ppm. If it goes beyond this limit, it can negatively impact shrimp survival, leading to slowed growth, increased stress, and heightened susceptibility to diseases.

2. Nitrite

Nitrite is a toxic substance in shrimp ponds produced from partially oxidized nitrogen. It is not typically found in fresh wastewater but accumulates in aged and stagnant wastewater.

High nitrite levels can result from excessive shrimp feeding, excessive sediment density, poor water circulation, and other factors disrupting the nitrogen cycle balance.

Nitrite is highly toxic to vannamei shrimp and can lead to various negative effects, including inhibited shrimp growth and development, and even death.

Although nitrite levels are usually low in shrimp ponds, their toxicity is especially dangerous in the early stages of cultivation. During this phase, nitrite levels can increase rapidly and reach toxic levels that endanger shrimp.

Also Read: The Influence of Ion Composition on the Growth and Survival of Vannamei Shrimp

3. Plankton Toxins (Blue-Green Algae)

Plankton can also release dangerous toxins in shrimp ponds, especially cyanobacteria or blue-green algae (BGA), which can cause the death of herbivorous zooplankton. These plankton toxins are undoubtedly harmful to shrimp survival, especially in their digestive systems.

Plankton toxins typically appear during mass plankton deaths, known as plankton blooms. On the other hand, this phenomenon also reduces water transparency, preventing oxygen from reaching the pond’s bottom and causing the accumulation of toxic compounds like ammonia, nitrite, and hydrogen sulphide.

4. Hydrogen Sulfide

Hydrogen sulphide is a compound produced by bacterial activity from organic matter in anaerobic conditions, which usually occurs at the pond’s bottom. This compound usually appears in pond bottoms with a lack of oxygen supply. In shrimp ponds, the hydrogen sulphide concentration should be ≤ 0.01 ppm.

Several factors contribute to the abundance of hydrogen sulphide in ponds, including insufficient sunlight reaching the pond bottom, lack of oxygen supply at the pond bottom, and the presence of organic matter leading to sedimentation at the pond bottom.

Also Read: The Importance of Minerals in Vannamei Shrimp Farming

Trust Your Vannamei Shrimp Farming to DELOS

Toxic substances in ponds, such as ammonia, nitrite, plankton toxins, and hydrogen sulphide, pose serious threats to cultivation if not monitored and controlled. Therefore, it is crucial to regularly check water quality to address these issues.

Many shrimp farmers are unaware of the importance of routine water quality monitoring. That’s why you can choose DELOS as your partner in vannamei shrimp farming!

DELOS Laboratory Team conducts daily water quality monitoring to keep an eye on pond conditions. If any anomalies arise, specific treatments can be applied promptly to ensure the successful cultivation of vannamei shrimp.

Contact DELOS at contact@delosaqua.com or click the WhatsApp icon on this page to connect with us directly. Entrust your vannamei shrimp farming to DELOS!

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