Be Recognized for Doing It Right
Apply to sell into the Certified Traceable Shrimp™ system. If you meet our standards for quality, sustainability, and transparency, your catch gets verified—and you earn higher pay for honest, responsible work.
Apply to Become a Certified Shrimper for Certified Traceable Shrimp™
You’ve spent years — maybe decades — working the waters, hauling in the freshest shrimp, and running your operation with integrity. But in today’s market, quality and honesty aren’t always rewarded the way they should be. Certified Traceable Shrimp™ changes that. When you earn our seal, you’re not just selling shrimp — you’re selling trust. Every box, every menu item, every pound of shrimp that carries our certification tells your buyer exactly who caught it, where it came from, and that it meets the highest standards in the industry.
Why Certification Matters for Shrimpers
Stand Out From the Rest
Most shrimp sold in the U.S. is imported and untraceable. Our seal puts you in a category of your own.
Protect Your Reputation
Consumers, chefs, and distributors know you meet strict quality and traceability standards.
Get the Recognition You Deserve
Your name, your boat, and your story are front and center every time someone scans your QR code.
What It Means to Be Certified
To display the Certified Traceable Shrimp™ seal, your catch must:
- Be wild-caught in U.S. coastal waters.
- Be harvested, processed, and packaged in a way that maintains full traceability from boat to buyer.
- Include a digital record for each harvest — vessel name, captain, harvest date, and location.
- Meet our quality and handling standards, ensuring the shrimp arrives fresh, safe, and delicious.
How the Process Works
1. Apply Online
Complete our quick online application with details about your boat, crew, and operation.
2. Verification
We review your information, verify your sourcing, and confirm you meet our traceability requirements.
3. Certification Approval
Once approved, you’ll get access to our Certified Traceable Shrimp™ seal, usage guidelines, and marketing toolkit.
4. Go to Market
Start using the seal on your packaging, marketing materials, and with your distributors to build buyer confidence.
Tools & Support for Certified Restaurants
Certification Seal
Ready-to-use for packaging, menus, and websites.
Custom QR Codes
Unique to each harvest batch, so buyers can scan and see your story.
Marketing Toolkit
Photography, signage, and templates to promote your certification.
Partner Spotlight
Appear on our website and in social media campaigns that highlight certified partners.
“Being Certified Traceable gave me a new edge in the market. Buyers trust me, and customers love knowing exactly where their shrimp comes from.”
- Captain John, F/V Ocean Star
Apply Today
The demand for traceable, local seafood is growing. Don’t get left behind. Click the button below to start your application and join a movement that’s changing the future of American shrimping.