13-15 Codes of Conduct For Selected Segments of the Shrimp Aquaculture Industry in Bangladesh

Summary

The principal objectives of this document is to prepare a set of code of conduct for various segments of the shrimp aquaculture industry in Bangladesh to help ensure: (i) Food safety by minimizing biological and chemical risks and hazards that are likely to affect human health, (ii) Traceability of the food,(iii) Environmental sustainability and bio-diversity,(iv) Labour standard and, (v) Social harmony at each step of the value chain.

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Issuer

Bangladesh

Year

2011

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Department of Fisheries; Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (Government, NGO)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
Construction

Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals