Certifying catfish in Vietnam and Bangladesh: Who will make the grade and will it matter?

► Third party certification (TPC) may impact catfish farmers in Vietnam and Bangladesh. ► We assess the implications of TCP for catfish producers and the environment. ► Environmental gains from TPC are likely to be somewhat limited. ► Inequalities in market access are likely to deepen among Vietnamese producers. ►TPC supports the interests of food buyers and standard setting organisations.