The FEAP Code of Conduct for European Aquaculture

The Consumer

The prime goal of the aquaculture producers of Europe is to produce nutritious products of the highest quality for the consumer.

Aquaculture is a controlled process that allows the farmer to grow and harvest fish, which is of consistently good quality, having the following characteristics:

• A healthy fish that has been reared in the best possible conditions
• A protein source of high dietetic quality
• A nutritious source of food
• Available continuously throughout the year
• A product that is consistently fresh
• Good taste and flavour

Fish farmers shall contribute actively towards the balanced and sustainable development of aquaculture. They shall make their best efforts to assure the transparent development of the activity to the benefit of the consumer.