The UK aquaculture industry is keen to ensure that it works to protect and enhance the environment in which it operates. It is regulated by and works closely with several different regulatory bodies, some of which include:
- Scottish Environment Protection Agency
- Scottish Parliament
- Food Standards Agency Scotland
- Scottish Natural Heritage
- Local authorities
- Veterinary Medicines Inspectorate
- European Medicines Evaluation Agency
- Maritime and Coastguard Agency; and
- Health and Safety Executive