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Indicator 4.1.2.15
by Contact on 8 October 2026
Requirement
The UoC shall adhere to a limit of 15 seconds maximum time out of water.7474An exemption applies to anaesthetised fish and pangasius (due to its ability to breathe air facultatively).
How Do I Interpret This Requirement?
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Fasting duration:
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Calculation in degree days provides a more precise indication of fish metabolic activity because it incorporates time and temperature, which better reflect the biological processes, and provides a standardised metric across different locations and time periods.
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The concept of degree days involves accumulating the average daily temperature over a period of time, i.e. 3 days at an average daily temperature of 19 °C, are 57-degree days.
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In the case of exceptional situations (see requirement footnote) the length of fasting would be linked to the duration of the event rather than a pre-set timing or veterinarian or aquatic health professional rationale.
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Evidence of Implementation
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Records confirming the required parameter and their conformance with minimum/maximum value.
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Employees should demonstrate awareness of the established minimum/maximum fasting time.
Auditors Should Confirm
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The minimum/maximum time fasting time is included in the HMP and incorporates considerations related to intrinsic factors and is implemented.
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Implementation can be verified by cross-checking the process with records, information from employee interviews and observations.