Indicator 4.1.1.4

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Indicator 4.1.1.4

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall implement a vaccination plan that: a) considers the relevant diseases and vaccine availability; and b) includes justification for vaccine selection; and c) is approved by a registered veterinarian or aquatic animal health professional.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • The vaccination plan should consider:

    • Local regulations.

    • Relevant diseases for the species in the country, based on scientific literature and publicly available information.

    • Commercially licensed vaccines registered for the species being farmed and autogenous vaccines produced by a licensed producer.

      • Commercially licensed vaccines are recognised by the relevant country authorities to ensure quality control, safety and efficacy.

      • Autogenous vaccines are custom vaccines produced from pathogens isolated directly from affected sites on which the vaccines are subsequently deployed under a minor use or restricted permit by a licenced producer.

Evidence of Implementation

  • Local regulations.

  • List of relevant diseases for the species in the country and available vaccines.

  • Vaccine permits.

  • Vaccine purchase invoices.

  • Records:

    • Vaccination.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • The vaccination plan in place is overseen and signed off by a veterinarian and includes a list of relevant diseases for the country and the vaccines available.

  • The information should be cross-checked with local regulations and records.

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