Aquaculture Certification Council, Inc. is a nongovernmental body established to certify social, environmental and food safety standards at aquaculture facilities throughout the world. This Missouri nonprofit, nonmember public benefit corporation applies elements of the Global Aquaculture Alliance Responsible Aquaculture Program in a certification system that combines site inspections and effluent sampling with sanitary controls, therapeutic controls and traceability.

Part of ACC's mission is to help educate the aquaculture public regarding the benefits of applying best management practices and the advancing scientific technology that directs them. By implementing such standards, program participants can better meet the demands of the growing global market for safe, wholesome seafood produced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

Mission:

The mission of Aquaculture Certification Council, Inc. is to certify aquaculture facilities that apply best management practices to ensure social and environmental responsibility, food safety and traceability throughout the production chain. ACC will also educate the aquaculture public regarding the benefits of these best management practices and the science-based technology that directs them.