Indicator 2.11.7

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Feed Dependent

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Indicator 2.11.7

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that all processing effluent is treated to minimise biosecurity and environmental risks.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • An appropriate effluent treatment should be able to eliminate or reduce to acceptable levels the discharge of (amongst others):

    • Organic matter: measured, for example, as the reduction of Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) or Total Suspended Solids (TSS) after treatment.

    • Nutrients: measured, for example, as the reduction of nitrogen and phosphorous after treatment.

    • Pathogenic microorganisms: measured, for example, as the reduction of microbial counts after treatment.

    • Oils and greases.

Evidence of Implementation

  • An effluent monitoring plan appropriate for the type and amount of processing effluent discharged.

  • Including the parameters, frequency of monitoring and acceptable limits.

  • Analysis results of the parameters included in the effluent monitoring plan.

  • Corrective actions when analysis results exceed acceptable levels.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • Effluent monitoring plan has been developed and implemented.

  • This includes monitoring analysis results.

  • Corrective actions taken when analysis results exceed acceptable levels.

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