Value Chains and Standards in Shrimp Export from Bangladesh and Thailand to Japan: A Comparative Study on Safety Compliances

Abstract

This study analyses the food safety compliance perfo rmances of different stakeholders in value chains of Bangladesh and Thail and from mother shrimp collection to consume rs’ plate. Data and informati on collected through field surveys, interviews, and interactions with different stakeholders in Bangla desh, Thailand and Japan were analysed and used as the basis of the paper. The results revea l that the competent authority monitors the hygiene and sanitation condition of the buyer ‐ driven value chain activities, wherea s processors ‐ cum ‐ exporters implement HACCP procedures about 85 per cent to 90 per cent in all stages of production, distributio n, processing and export of shrimp to assure the quality standards. ‘Shrimp suppliers certificate’ and ‘farmers and regio n code’ in Bangladesh while ‘movement document’ and ‘fry movement document’ in Thailand are used as traceab ility tools. Both the countries have already started working for certifica tion, eco ‐ labelling and susta inable seafood trade . However, it is recommended to ensure chain traceab ility together with improv ed management to increa se products’ competitivene ss.