Seafood Statement of Recognition Program
About the program
South Australia is recognised as a world leader in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture management. We produce premium seafood to high food safety standards from clean marine waters, supported by strong regulatory and biosecurity frameworks.
The Seafood Statement of Recognition Program supports this reputation by enabling the Government of South Australia to formally recognise businesses that:
- produce or process seafood in South Australia
- are operating in good standing within relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks.
Statements are issued for a defined period and remain valid only while eligibility criteria continue to be met.
Statements may be used by successful businesses:
- during government-led inbound and outbound trade missions
- in discussions with international buyers and trading partners
- as part of their own promotional and marketing activities.
Each Statement of Recognition is issued by the Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development and is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
The Seafood Statement of Recognition:
- is a recognition and marketing support tool only
- does not replace, override or certify compliance with any legal, import or export requirements
- does not constitute a guarantee or warranty of product quality, origin or safety.
Businesses and third parties should make their own enquiries in relation to products and any applicable regulatory requirements.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, businesses must:
- produce or process seafood in South Australia
- be a valid legal entity with a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
- hold relevant sector licences or accreditations
- be in good standing, including compliance with applicable regulatory, licensing and financial requirements.
All applications are subject to government due diligence checks undertaken by relevant South Australian Government agencies. Lodging an application does not guarantee that a Statement of Recognition will be issued.
What you receive
Successful applicants will receive:
- an official Seafood Statement of Recognition certificate issued by the Government of South Australia
- a statement provided in English, with Chinese and Japanese translations available (subject to application preferences)
- a unique registration number and validity period
How to apply
Applications are currently closed and will open again in 2027.
Industry bodies will be advised when you can apply.
Applications will be assessed against the program’s eligibility criteria and due diligence requirements. Statements of Recognition are issued following ministerial approval.