Indicators 4.1.1.1–4.1.1.3

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Indicators 4.1.1.1–4.1.1.3

by Contact on 8 October 2026

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that all relevant employees are trained on general animal health and welfare awareness, including biosecurity, according to Appendix 12 (12.2, Table 1).

The UoC shall ensure that any person involved in animal husbandry and handling activities is trained on animal health and welfare, according to Appendix 12 (12.2, Table 1).

The UoC shall ensure that the content of the training in Indicators 4.1.1.1 and 4.1.1.2 is updated as necessary and is approved by a registered veterinarian or aquatic animal health professional.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • For each employee:

    • The level of training should be appropriate to their role:

      • For all relevant employees: a basic level of awareness of bio security, fish health and welfare is required.

      • For any person involved in husbandry, handling, and slaughter operations: a more advanced level of training on fish health and welfare, handling and slaughter practices is required on an annual basis.

    • Evidence of training participation must be maintained:

      • Certificates of attendance.

      • Certificates of competency.

  • The trainer should be competent in the topic of animal health and welfare and the competence should be demonstrable, e.g.:

    • Curriculum Vitae.

    • Records of qualifications.

    • Work experience.

    • Best practices on the implementation of the training content should be visible during the audit.

    • Employees should demonstrate adequate knowledge of that content at interviews.

Evidence of Implementation

  • A list of employees and subcontracted personnel involved in animal husbandry and handling operations.

  • Records:

    • Training.

    • Trainer’s competence.

    • Certificates of competency.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • Employees received the required level of training for their roles by cross-checking employees and subcontracted personnel lists with:

    • Training records.

    • Certificates of competency.

    • Trainer’s competence.

    • Revision of training resources/contents.

  • Adequate level of personnel knowledge of the training content should be verified by:

    • Interviews.

    • Observation of real operations during handling and slaughter of fish.

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