SHAPHARI Certification Scheme

Description:

SHAPHARI (Sanskrit for ‘superior quality fish fit for human consumption’) is an MPEDA-developed certification scheme for Indian shrimp hatcheries and farms producing high-quality, antibiotic-free, disease-free products. The certification covers hatchery certification for antibiotic-free seed production and farm certification for Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP). Comprises preliminary audit, certification audit, and ongoing surveillance audits. The SHAPHARI certification scheme complements the National Residue Control Programme (NRCP) and Pre-Harvest Test (PHT).