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Indicator 4.1.2.32
by Contact on 8 October 2026
Requirement
The UoC shall segregate cleaner fish in advance of any salmonid-specific treatments and ensure they are retained under appropriate conditions.
How Do I Interpret This Requirement?
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Prior to any salmonid-specific treatments, the cleaner fish should be segregated.
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The hides/refuges should be checked and then moved away from the crowding area.
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Ensure the dragnet does not include the hides/refuges.
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Evidence of Implementation
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The procedure of salmonid-specific treatments should include how to handle the cleaner fish prior to the start of the treatment.
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Employees should demonstrate awareness of how the cleaner fish are segregated prior to salmonid-specific treatments.
Auditors Should Confirm
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Implementation can be verified by cross-checking the procedure and with employee interviews.
Useful Resources
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Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (2018) Best Practice Guidelines from the Norwegian Seafood Research Fund. Technical Report 62 pp.
