The Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) is the only seafood-specific standard for processing plants. GSA works with industry experts who understand seafood and the audit process at all steps in the supply chain, including the processing plant. GSA also works with the marketplace and producers to help meet responsible sourcing demands and ensure availability of certified volume.
The only seafood-specific processing plant standard
Covers the four pillars of responsible seafood: social accountability, environmental responsibility, food safety and animal welfare
Is applicable to both farmed and wild seafood
Third-party benchmarked by GFSI
More than 150 retail and foodservice operators worldwide source from processing plants certified to SPS
GSA knows seafood, and the Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) is specifically designed for seafood processing. It covers the four pillars of responsible seafood:
Includes fair labor practices and employee health and safety without the need for an additional certification or audit.
The only plant standard that covers this pillar, which includes storage and disposal of supplies, waste management, and effluent management.
HACCP compliant and covers plant sanitation, cross-contamination, process and product testing, and verification management.
Addresses humane slaughter, holding and transportation for farm-raised species.
