date:Feb 21, 2014
The Indonesia Crab Processing Association (APRI) has adopted a sourcing policy setting the minimum size for purchasing blue swimming crab at 10 centimeters (cm). The policy will prohibit the purchase of crabs less than 10 cm by signing companies, a move designed to provide for a healthier and more abundant crab stock.
Arie Prabawa, APRI chairman, called the measure a necessary component of crab sustainability.
APRI has set a standard that will influence the crabbing community in Indonesia from