Certification Forms

To apply for Best Aquaculture Practices certification, click below to download the Certification Application Form and Guidelines for Standards appropriate to your facility type. After reviewing the material, complete and save the Excel format Certification Application Form on your computer and e-mail a copy to the BAP Certification Management Group (Aquaculture Certification Council) office. For guidance in answering form questions, see the Guidelines for Standards.

Accepted applicants receive an invoice and payment instructions for the U.S. $500 application fee. See the Certification Process page for additional instructions.

Seafood Processing Plant
Certification Application Form (Excel format)
Guidelines for Standards (PDF format)

Shrimp Farm
Certification Application Form (Excel format)
Guidelines for Standards (PDF format)

Tilapia Farm
Certification Application Form (Excel format)
Guidelines for Standards (PDF format)

Channel Catfish Farm
Certification Application Form (Excel format)
Guidelines for Standards (PDF format)

Shrimp Hatchery
Certification Application Form (Excel format)
Guidelines for Standards (PDF format)