Indicators 4.5.18–4.5.20

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Requirement

The UoC shall publicly disclose the Integrated Parasite Management Plan (IPMP) per site. No additional guidance is provided for these Indicators. :8989https://www.transparency.org/en/what-is-corruption <https://www.transparency.org/en/what-is-corruption> :77European Council. (2003). Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC. European Parliament, Council of the European Union. European Council. (2003). Regulation (EC) No 1830/2003 concerning the traceability and labelling of genetically modified organisms and the traceability of food and feed products produced from genetically modified organisms and amending Directive 2001/18/EC. European Parliament, Council of the European Union. :88The ASC Stock Status Record holds batch-specific information on products moving through the supply chain. This includes information on origin of broodstock, treatments, feed, and ASC certification status. The ASC Stock Status Record holds batch-specific information on products moving through the supply chain. This includes information on origin of broodstock, treatments, feed, and ASC certification status. :99An exemption applies to sites in the supply chain that hold valid ASC certification. These sites do not need to comply with Indicator 1.5.3. An exemption applies to sites in the supply chain that hold valid ASC certification. These sites do not need to comply with Indicator 1.5.3. :1010An exemption applies to broodstock sites. An exemption applies to broodstock sites. :1818An exemption applies for the following species groups: tilapia, pangasius, bivalve and abalone. An exemption applies for the following species groups: tilapia, pangasius, bivalve and abalone. :1919An exemption to Indicator 2.2.11 applies for situations where the total surface area of aquaculture within a waterbody is less than 10% of the total surface area of the waterbody. An exemption to Indicator 2.2.11 applies for situations where the total surface area of aquaculture within a waterbody is less than 10% of the total surface area of the waterbody. :2121Refer to the ASC website for details of ASC-recognised fisheries certification schemes. Refer to the ASC website for details of ASC-recognised fisheries certification schemes. :2222An exemption applies to wild caught larvae. An exemption applies to wild caught larvae. :2828An exemption applies to sites situated in areas classified as having a ‘hard bottom’. Evidence is required to support the classification ‘hard bottom’. An exemption applies to sites situated in areas classified as having a ‘hard bottom’. Evidence is required to support the classification ‘hard bottom’. :2929An exemption applies to cage sites situated in lakes and reservoirs, where determination of benthic status is required (Indicator 2.5.1) but demonstration that the status is ‘Acceptable’ is not required for the first three years of the ASC Farm Standard being effective. An exemption applies to cage sites situated in lakes and reservoirs, where determination of benthic status is required (Indicator 2.5.1) but demonstration that the status is ‘Acceptable’ is not required for the first three years of the ASC Farm Standard being effective. :3333An exemption applies to sites situated in areas classified as having a “hard bottom”. Evidence is required to support the classification “hard bottom”. An exemption applies to sites situated in areas classified as having a “hard bottom”. Evidence is required to support the classification “hard bottom”. :3434An exemption applies if the mean of Secchi Disk (SD) depth calculated over any rolling two-year period remains ≥10m. An exemption applies if the mean of Secchi Disk (SD) depth calculated over any rolling two-year period remains ≥10m. :3535Waterbodies with salinity levels 30-49 ppt (parts per thousand) shall be considered as seawater for this Indicator. Waterbodies with salinity levels 30-49 ppt (parts per thousand) shall be considered as seawater for this Indicator. :3838An exemption applies where ponds are located in naturally brackish or saline environments. An exemption applies where ponds are located in naturally brackish or saline environments. :4141https://www.wri.org/applications/aqueduct/water-risk-atlas/#/?advanced=false&basemap=hydro&indicator=w_awr_def_tot_cat&lat=-14.445396942837744&lng=-142.85354599620152&mapMode=view&month=1&opacity=0.5&ponderation=DEF&predefined=false&projection=absolute&scenario=optimistic&scope=baseline&timeScale=annual&year=baseline&zoom=2 <https://www.wri.org/applications/aqueduct/water-risk-atlas/#/?advanced=false&basemap=hydro&indicator=w_awr_def_tot_cat&lat=-14.445396942837744&lng=-142.85354599620152&mapMode=view&month=1&opacity=0.5&ponderation=DEF&predefined=false&projection=absolute&scenario=optimistic&scope=baseline&timeScale=annual&year=baseline&zoom=2> :9090DESNZ (2022). Greenhouse gas reporting: Conversion factors 2022. United Kingdom Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2022 DESNZ (2022). Greenhouse gas reporting: Conversion factors 2022. United Kingdom Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. Available at <https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/greenhouse-gas-reporting-conversion-factors-2022> :9191Gephart, J. A., Henriksson, P. J., Parker, R. W., Shepon, A., Gorospe, K. D., Bergman, K., … & Troell, M. (2021). Environmental performance of blue foods. Nature, 597(7876), 360-365. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03889-2 Gephart, J. A., Henriksson, P. J., Parker, R. W., Shepon, A., Gorospe, K. D., Bergman, K., … & Troell, M. (2021). Environmental performance of blue foods. Nature, 597(7876), 360-365. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03889-2 :9292ISO. (2006). ISO 14040 — Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Principles and framework. Geneva, Switzerland: ISO. ISO. (2006). ISO 14040 — Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Principles and framework. Geneva, Switzerland: ISO. :9393ISO. (2006). ISO 14044 — Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Requirements and guidelines. Geneva, Switzerland: ISO. ISO. (2006). ISO 14044 — Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Requirements and guidelines. Geneva, Switzerland: ISO. :9494WRI. (2004). The greenhouse gas protocol: A corporate accounting and reporting standard. Washington, D.C., USA: World Resources Institute. WRI. (2004). The greenhouse gas protocol: A corporate accounting and reporting standard. Washington, D.C., USA: World Resources Institute. :9595ISO. (2013). ISO 14067 — Greenhouse gases — Carbon footprint of products — Requirements and guidelines for quantification and communication. Geneva, Switzerland: ISO. ISO. (2013). ISO 14067 — Greenhouse gases — Carbon footprint of products — Requirements and guidelines for quantification and communication. Geneva, Switzerland: ISO. :9696ISO. (2020). ISO 22948 — Carbon footprint for seafood — Product category rules (CFP–PCR) for finfish. Geneva, Switzerland: ISO. ISO. (2020). ISO 22948 — Carbon footprint for seafood — Product category rules (CFP–PCR) for finfish. Geneva, Switzerland: ISO. :9797Marine Fish PEFCR. (2024). Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for unprocessed Marine Fish Products. In draft available at: https://www.marinefishpefcr.eu/ Marine Fish PEFCR. (2024). Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for unprocessed Marine Fish Products. In draft available at: <https://www.marinefishpefcr.eu/> :9898BSI. (2011). PAS 2050:2011 – Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services. London, UK: British Standards Institution. BSI. (2011). PAS 2050:2011 – Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services. London, UK: British Standards Institution. :9999BSI. (2012). PAS 2050-2:2012 – Assessment of life cycle greenhouse gas emissions. Supplementary requirements for the application of PAS 2050:2011 to seafood and other aquatic food products. London, UK: British Standards Institution. BSI. (2012). PAS 2050-2:2012 – Assessment of life cycle greenhouse gas emissions. Supplementary requirements for the application of PAS 2050:2011 to seafood and other aquatic food products. London, UK: British Standards Institution. :4545http://www.pic.int/TheConvention/Chemicals/AnnexIIIChemicals <http://www.pic.int/TheConvention/Chemicals/AnnexIIIChemicals> :4646http://chm.pops.int/TheConvention/ThePOPs/ListingofPOPs/tabid/2509/Default.aspx <http://chm.pops.int/TheConvention/ThePOPs/ListingofPOPs/tabid/2509/Default.aspx> :4747https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240005662 <https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240005662> :100100FAO. Aquaculture development. 5. Use of wild fish as feed in aquaculture. FAO Technical Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries. No. 5, Suppl. 5. Rome, FAO. 2011. 79p.FAO. Aquaculture development. 5. Use of wild fish as feed in aquaculture. FAO Technical Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries. No. 5, Suppl. 5. Rome, FAO. 2011. 79p. :101101United Nations Global Compact (2015), A Guide for Business: How to Develop a Human Rights Policy. Available at: How to Develop a Human Rights Policy 20151013.indd (ohchr.org) United Nations Global Compact (2015), A Guide for Business: How to Develop a Human Rights Policy. Available at: How to Develop a Human Rights Policy 20151013.indd (ohchr.org) :102102International Bill of Human Rights, A Brief History and the two International Covenants. Available at: International Bill of Human Rights | OHCHR International Bill of Human Rights, A Brief History and the two International Covenants. Available at: International Bill of Human Rights OHCHR :103103ILO (2015), Combating Forced Labour: A Handbook for Employers and Business. Available at: https://www.ilo.org/media/441596/download :104104NIBusinessInfo.co.uk, Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses. Available at: https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/licences-employment-agencies NIBusinessInfo.co.uk, Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses. Available at: <https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/content/licences-employment-agencies> :105105ILO (2019), General Principles and Operational Guidelines for Fair Recruitment and Definition of Recruitment Fees and Related Costs. Available at: https://www.ilo.org/sites/default/files/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_protect/@protrav/@migrant/documents/publication/wcms_703485.pdf ILO (2019), General Principles and Operational Guidelines for Fair Recruitment and Definition of Recruitment Fees and Related Costs. Available at: <https://www.ilo.org/sites/default/files/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_protect/@protrav/@migrant/documents/publication/wcms_703485.pdf> :106106ILO, What is Child Labour? Available at: https://www.ilo.org/international-programme-elimination-child-labour-ipec/what-child-labour ILO, What is Child Labour? Available at: <https://www.ilo.org/international-programme-elimination-child-labour-ipec/what-child-labour> :107107Convention C190 – Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) (ilo.org)Convention C190 – Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) (ilo.org) :108108Workplace bullying and harassment – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Workplace bullying and harassment – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) :109109What sexual harassment is – Sexual harassment – AcasWhat sexual harassment is – Sexual harassment – Acas :110110CCOHS: Violence and Harassment in the WorkplaceCCOHS: Violence and Harassment in the Workplace :111111https://www.ilo.org/media/453896/download#:~:text=A%20risk%20assessment%20is%20simply,and%20members%20of%20the%20public. <https://www.ilo.org/media/453896/download#:~:text=A%20risk%20assessment%20is%20simply,and%20members%20of%20the%20public>. :112112https://www.reengage.org.uk/about-us/policies-guidelines/accident-incident-and-near-miss-policy <https://www.reengage.org.uk/about-us/policies-guidelines/accident-incident-and-near-miss-policy> :113113https://support.ce-check.eu/hc/en-us/articles/360021707072-8-Types-of-Personal-Protective-Equipment-PPE <https://support.ce-check.eu/hc/en-us/articles/360021707072-8-Types-of-Personal-Protective-Equipment-PPE> :114114https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/firstaid/what-to-put-in-your-first-aid-kit.htm <https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/firstaid/what-to-put-in-your-first-aid-kit.htm> :115115Microsoft Word – GUIDE_June_2019.docx (syndel.com)Guide to Using Drugs and Biologics in Aquaculture (syndel.com) :116116Global Living Wage Coalition: https://www.globallivingwage.org/ Global Living Wage Coalition: <https://www.globallivingwage.org/> :117117https://www.ilo.org/sites/default/files/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_protect/@protrav/@migrant/documents/publication/wcms_536755.pdhttps://www.ilo.org/sites/default/files/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_protect/@protrav/@migrant/documents/publication/wcms_536755.pd :118118ILO (2004) What is shiftwork? Geneva, ILO, Information Sheet No. WT-8. https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/—ed_protect/—protrav/—travail/documents/publication/wcms_170713.pdf) ILO (2004) What is shiftwork? Geneva, ILO, Information Sheet No. WT-8. https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/—ed_protect/—protrav/—travail/documents/publication/wcms_170713.pdf) :119119https://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/comment-analysis/WCMS_218710/lang–en/index.htmhttps://www.ilo.org/global/about-the-ilo/newsroom/comment-analysis/WCMS_218710/lang–en/index.htm :120120https://www.ilo.org/media/406736/download <https://www.ilo.org/media/406736/download> :121121An exemption applies for Seabass due to its high sensitivity to handling practices. An exemption applies for Seabass due to its high sensitivity to handling practices. :122122Development of EE targets is an ambition but is not currently a requirement within ASC Farm Standard. The application of EE in commercial fish farming setups is still very limited, due to various reasons. Some of them include contradicting scientific studies, hygiene and biosecurity concerns, inappropriate materials, a sound knowledge of the species ethology to avoid distress, lack of commercial-scale studies among others. ASC encourages both industry and academia to work together to enhance EE knowledge. While recognising EE benefits, ASC acknowledges the need for further research to ensure safe and visible implementation, while committing to adapting requirements as new knowledge emerges. Development of EE targets is an ambition but is not currently a requirement within ASC Farm Standard. The application of EE in commercial fish farming setups is still very limited, due to various reasons. Some of them include contradicting scientific studies, hygiene and biosecurity concerns, inappropriate materials, a sound knowledge of the species ethology to avoid distress, lack of commercial-scale studies among others. ASC encourages both industry and academia to work together to enhance EE knowledge. While recognising EE benefits, ASC acknowledges the need for further research to ensure safe and visible implementation, while committing to adapting requirements as new knowledge emerges. :7171An exemption applies to wild caught species sourced from zones or compartments declared disease free. See COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2006/88/EC of 24 October 2006 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals and European Union Reference Laboratory for Fish Diseases: Cleaner fish in aquaculture: Health management and legislative issues. An exemption applies to wild caught species sourced from zones or compartments declared disease free. See COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2006/88/EC of 24 October 2006 on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals and European Union Reference Laboratory for Fish Diseases: Cleaner fish in aquaculture: Health management and legislative issues. :123123European Union Reference Laboratory for Fish Diseases: Cleaner fish in aquaculture: Health management and legislative issues.European Union Reference Laboratory for Fish Diseases: Cleaner fish in aquaculture: Health management and legislative issues. :7272An exemption applies to handling activities related to health examinations (e.g. health assessment, parasite counting) and in the case of emergencies (e.g. containment of an escape). An exemption applies to handling activities related to health examinations (e.g. health assessment, parasite counting) and in the case of emergencies (e.g. containment of an escape). :7373An exemption applies where live transport after harvest is conducted by a third party outside of the scope of the UoC’s certification. Once the product leaves the certified supply chain it can no longer be sold as ASC certified. An exemption applies where live transport after harvest is conducted by a third party outside of the scope of the UoC’s certification. Once the product leaves the certified supply chain it can no longer be sold as ASC certified. :7474An exemption applies to anaesthetised fish and pangasius (due to its ability to breathe air facultatively). An exemption applies to anaesthetised fish and pangasius (due to its ability to breathe air facultatively). :7575An exemption applies in exceptional situations of severe weather, adverse environmental conditions (e.g. jellyfish, algal bloom) or during disease events. An exemption applies in exceptional situations of severe weather, adverse environmental conditions (e.g. jellyfish, algal bloom) or during disease events. :7272An exemption applies to handling activities related to health examinations (e.g. health assessment, parasite counting) and in the case of emergencies (e.g. containment of an escape). An exemption applies to handling activities related to health examinations (e.g. health assessment, parasite counting) and in the case of emergencies (e.g. containment of an escape). :7676An exemption applies where live transport after harvest is conducted by a third party outside of the scope of the UoC’s certification An exemption applies where live transport after harvest is conducted by a third party outside of the scope of the UoC’s certification :7777An exemption applies to anaesthetised fish. An exemption applies to anaesthetised fish. :7575An exemption applies in exceptional situations of severe weather, adverse environmental conditions (e.g. jellyfish, algal bloom) or during disease events. An exemption applies in exceptional situations of severe weather, adverse environmental conditions (e.g. jellyfish, algal bloom) or during disease events. :124124Hjelmstedt, P. et al (2022) Assessing the effectiveness of percussive and electrical stunning in rainbow trout: Does an epileptic-like seizure imply brain failure? Aquaculture, 552. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2022.738012 Hjelmstedt, P. et al (2022) Assessing the effectiveness of percussive and electrical stunning in rainbow trout: Does an epileptic-like seizure imply brain failure? Aquaculture, 552. <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2022.738012> :125125Lambooij, B. et al (2007) Evaluation of electrical stunning of sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in seawater and killing by chilling: welfare aspects, product quality and possibilities for implementation. Aquaculture Research, Vol 39, p. 50-58. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2109.2007.01860.x Lambooij, B. et al (2007) Evaluation of electrical stunning of sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) in seawater and killing by chilling: welfare aspects, product quality and possibilities for implementation. Aquaculture Research, Vol 39, p. 50-58. <https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2109.2007.01860.x> :126126Daskalova, A.H. et al (2016) Effectiveness of tail-first dry electrical stunning, followed by immersion in ice water as a slaughter (killing) procedure for turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) and common sole (Solea solea). Aquaculture, Vol 455, p.22-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2015.12.023 Daskalova, A.H. et al (2016) Effectiveness of tail-first dry electrical stunning, followed by immersion in ice water as a slaughter (killing) procedure for turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) and common sole (Solea solea). Aquaculture, Vol 455, p.22-31. <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2015.12.023> :127127Lambooij, E. et al. (2010) Percussion and electrical stunning of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) after dewatering and subsequent effect on brain and heart activities. Aquaculture, Vol 300, p. 107-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2009.12.022 Lambooij, E. et al. (2010) Percussion and electrical stunning of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) after dewatering and subsequent effect on brain and heart activities. Aquaculture, Vol 300, p. 107-112. <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2009.12.022> :128128Robb, D.H.F. & Roth, B. (2003) Brain activity of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) following electrical stunning using various field strengths and pulse durations. Aquaculture, Vol 216, p. 363-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0044-8486(02)00494-5 Robb, D.H.F. & Roth, B. (2003) Brain activity of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) following electrical stunning using various field strengths and pulse durations. Aquaculture, Vol 216, p. 363-369. <https://doi.org/10.1016/S0044-8486(02)00494-5> :129129Sundell, E., Brijs, J. & Grans, A. (2024) The quest for a humane protocol for stunning and killing Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Aquaculture, Vol 593. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2024.741317 Sundell, E., Brijs, J. & Grans, A. (2024) The quest for a humane protocol for stunning and killing Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Aquaculture, Vol 593. <https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2024.741317> :8383An exemption applies where no methods exist to determine resistance using bioassays. An exemption applies where no methods exist to determine resistance using bioassays. :8484Batches treated with antimicrobials listed as Critically Important Antimicrobials for Human Medicine are not eligible for ASC certification. Batches treated with antimicrobials listed as Critically Important Antimicrobials for Human Medicine are not eligible for ASC certification. :8585https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241515528 <https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241515528> :8686Crustaceans treated with antibiotics are not eligible for ASC certification. Crustaceans treated with antibiotics are not eligible for ASC certification. :8888Within 75 kilometres of a wild salmonid migration route or habitat. This definition is expected to encompass all, or nearly all, of salmon-growing areas in the northern hemisphere. Within 75 kilometres of a wild salmonid migration route or habitat. This definition is expected to encompass all, or nearly all, of salmon-growing areas in the northern hemisphere. :130130Fish disease management areas: maps, Scottish Government. https://www.gov.scot/publications/fish-disease-management-areas/. Fish disease management areas: maps, Scottish Government. <https://www.gov.scot/publications/fish-disease-management-areas/>. :131131Servicio Nacional de Pesca y Acuicultura, SERNAPESCA. https://www.sernapesca.cl/normativas/agrupacion-de-concesiones-de-salmonidos/. Servicio Nacional de Pesca y Acuicultura, SERNAPESCA. <https://www.sernapesca.cl/normativas/agrupacion-de-concesiones-de-salmonidos/>. :132132A ‘coupled treatment’ is defined as a bath treatment applied in two treatment events (i.e. one treatment at t1 and a follow-up treatment at t2). Each treatment (t1 and t2) shall be included in the calculation of the WNMT. A ‘coupled treatment’ is defined as a bath treatment applied in two treatment events (i.e. one treatment at t1 and a follow-up treatment at t2). Each treatment (t1 and t2) shall be included in the calculation of the WNMT.

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Indicators 4.5.18–4.5.20

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