DA-BAFS Convenes Final Hybrid Stakeholder Consultation on Good Aquaculture Practices for Crustaceans.
The DA-BAFS Standards Development Division (SDD), in collaboration with the Tambuyog Development Center, conducted the final Stakeholder Consultation of the following Philippine National Standards (PNS) on Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqP) for Crustaceans from June 3 to 5, 2025. This activity was held through a hybrid setup: on-site at Ibis Styles Manila Araneta City, Quezon City, and online via Google Meet.
Shrimp and Crab — Code of Practice (COP) — GAqP;
Shrimp and Crab Hatchery — COP — GAqP; and Giant Freshwater Prawn Hatchery and Nursery — COP — GAqPThe activity aims to gather comments and recommendations from the relevant stakeholders. These inputs will be taken into consideration during the Technical Working Group (TWG) Finalization Writeshop, to be convened in July 2025.
The consultation was attended by various organizations and institutions representing government agencies, academe/research institutions, civil society organizations (CSO), private sector organizations, and other relevant stakeholders and practitioners. During the session, participants shared valuable feedback and recommendations on technical and commercial information, further validating the provisions outlined in the working drafts with the current academic, research, and industry requirements and practice.
