14.3.2 Food from aquatic ecosystems (policies)

Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) has a policy to ensure that food on campus that comes from aquatic ecosystems is sustainably harvested. The Srinakharinwirot University Announcement on the Policy on the Sustainable Sourcing of Food from Aquatic Ecosystems was signed by the President, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cholvit Jearajit, and announced on 31 March B.E. 2568 (A.D. 2025), so the policy was created within the period 2022–2026 and was in place in 2025. Through procurement and contract conditions, the policy requires the sustainable sourcing of fish, seafood, shellfish and other aquatic food served or sold on campus, and it applies to University-operated food services, cafeterias, restaurants, food and beverage outlets, catering providers and external food suppliers.

Aquatic food must come from legally operated fisheries or aquaculture facilities, and suppliers must not provide products from illegal, unreported or unregulated (IUU) fishing or from practices that seriously damage aquatic ecosystems. The University gives priority to suppliers certified under the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), Good Aquaculture Practices (GAP) or equivalent standards, and where certification is not available, suppliers must provide evidence of legal and responsible production. The policy discourages the purchase of protected species and species caught in closed seasons, avoids destructive fishing methods, and requires traceability records such as supplier information, purchase records, invoices and certificates. These requirements are written into Terms of Reference and food service contracts, compliance is monitored through supplier documents, procurement records and food outlet inspections, corrective measures are required where needed, and the policy is published on the University’s website.

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