The Determinants of Adopting International Voluntary Certification Schemes for Farmed Fish and Shrimp in China and Thailand

Voluntary certification schemes (VCS) specify production standards and auditing processes. International VCSs are one of the few current governance tools to improve the welfare of farmed fishes and shrimps. Knowing to what degree farmers register with certification schemes and what influences their decisions may inform future uses of this animal welfare advocacy strategy. This shallow literature review addresses the determinants considered by exporting farmers in China and Thailand.