Indicator 4.1.2.12

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Indicator 4.1.2.12

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that the HMP includes a post-handling evaluation process that considers at least the following: a) abnormal behaviour; and, b) morphological scores; and, c) moribund animals and mortalities.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • Abnormal behaviour related to the handling should be recorded.

  • During and post-handling moribund fish and mortalities related to the handling should be recorded and removed.

  • Moribund fish should be collected and culled following responsible stunning and killing according to Criterion 4.1.3.

Evidence of Implementation

  • Behavioural monitoring.

  • Records that confirm the monitoring of the behaviour, moribund and mortalities during and post-handling.

  • Employees should demonstrate awareness of the established behavioural and mortality monitoring process above.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • The behavioural monitoring process included in the HMP incorporates the minimum required elements and it is implemented.

  • Implementation can be verified by cross-checking the process with relevant records, information from employee interviews and observations.

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