Seafood Processing Standard
This policy describes the scope, eligibility, and procedures for a blended SPS audit where the facility is partly audited remotely and partly on-site.
Issue 5.1
This policy describes the scope, eligibility, and procedures for a blended SPS audit where the facility is partly audited remotely and partly on-site.
Issue 5.1
16 Nov 2020
This policy describes the scope, eligibility, and procedures for a blended SPS audit where the facility is partly audited remotely and partly on-site.
09 Feb 2022
AMENDMENT TO SEAFOOD PROCESSING STANDARD (SPS) Issue 5.1 – 16 November, 2020 - Finished Product Testing for Wild Species - Effective Date: 14- July- 2021
14 July 2021
GSA - Amendment to SPS 5.1 – Traceability Requirements for BSP Logo Use 9.3.1 - Issue 1.0 - 11-August-2020
Issue 1.0 - 11 August 2020
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is an international, non-profit (501c 6) corporation registered in Delaware, USA with principal offices based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
30 Jan 2023
Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) is an international, non-profit (501c 6) corporation registered in Delaware, USA with principal offices based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
30 Jan 2023
Transitional Support for Transitioning from RFVS Issue 1 to Issue 2.
22 June 2022
Issue 1.0 - 25 Aug 2021
25 Aug 2021
Issue 1.1 - 22-June-2022
22 June 2022
Issue 2.0
16 Jan 2021
Issue 2.0
16 Jan 2021
This policy describes the scope, eligibility, and procedures for a blended SPS audit where the facility is partly audited remotely and partly on-site.
Issue 5.1
16 Nov 2020
AMENDMENT TO SEAFOOD PROCESSING STANDARD (SPS) Issue 5.1 – 16 November, 2020 - Finished Product Testing for Wild Species - Effective Date: 14- July- 2021
14 July 2021
GSA - Amendment to SPS 5.1 – Traceability Requirements for BSP Logo Use 9.3.1 - Issue 1.0 - 11-August-2020
Issue 1.0 - 11 August 2020
Issue 1.0 - 25 Aug 2021
25 Aug 2021
Issue 2.0
16 Jan 2021
Issue 2.0
16 Jan 2021
The Global Seafood Alliance is currently seeking public comment on its revised Seafood Processing Standard (SPS) Version 6.0 and the new Vanguard Enhanced Social Standard (ESS) Version 1.0.
Public comments will be accepted from June 29, 2023 through August 27, 2023. To submit a comment, please download and fill out either the SPS or ESS response form below. Completed forms or any questions can be submitted to David Dietz, GSA Standards Coordinator, at David.Dietz@globalseafood.org.
SPS V6.0 represents a new, optimized approach to assessing and certifying seafood processing facilities globally while retaining the same robust assurances. The SPS has been broken into an essential CORE standard applicable to all facilities, supported by eight unique modules that shall only be assessed against processing plants in scope for those activities. The goal of this new design is to improve audit efficiency and maintain the same level of assurance integrity.
GSA’s new Vanguard program, the Enhanced Social Standard, applies a standalone social audit at Seafood Processing Facilities using APSCA-registered or certified social compliance status auditors. This standard can be assessed concurrently with an SPS audit or at a separate time. The ESS is designed for facilities to demonstrate a leading commitment to social welfare across their operations.
Issue 6.0
29 Jun 2023
Issue 1.0
29 Jun 2023
29-June-2022
29-June-2022
The Standards Oversight Committee (SOC) is comprised of members with broad stakeholder representation — one-third conservation, one-third academia, and one-third industry. After review by the SOC, standards are modified, if necessary, and published for 60 days of public comment. The committee's consideration of comments leads to a final draft that must be approved by the SOC and GSA Board of Directors before implementation.
The SOC from time to time has membership vacancies in one or more stakeholder categories. We would like to invite the public to suggest nominees from any of the these categories who would be willing to serve a three-year term as members of the SOC. Please send nominations to: dan.lee@globalseafood.org and david.yunker@globalseafood.org
Dr. Alejandro Buschmann
Research and Development Center of Coastal Resources and Environments
Birgitte Krogh-Poulsen
Independent Social Development Consultant
Dr. David Little
University of Stirling
Kathy Janiga
FSQ Mark Foods, Inc
Ken Corpron
Global Seafood Alliance
Lukas Manomaitis
United States Soybean Export Council
Patrick Blow
Marks and Spencer
Dr. Simon Bush
Wageningen University
Tyler Isaac
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Dr. Shakuntala Haraksingh Thilsted
Worldfish
Jenna Stoner
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership
Duncan Leadbitter
Fish Matter
Mike Park
Scottish Whitefish Producers Association
Toby Middleton
Marine Stewardship Counsel
All comments received during the public comment process are carefully considered for inclusion in the final draft, and all properly submitted comments will be acknowleged. Outside of defined public comment periods, interested parties may submit comments to any member of the Standards Oversight Committee for consideration.
