Indicators 2.11

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Indicators 2.11

by Contact on 30 October 2026

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Indicators

Description

2.11.1

The UoC shall assess and, where feasible, implement measures to reduce, reuse and recycle waste materials.

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.2

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2.11.3

The UoC shall dispose of waste5454Including human waste and production mortalities. responsibly.

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.4

The UoC shall not use pesticides that are banned or restricted by any of the following conventions or organisations:

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.5

The UoC shall only use net antifouling agents containing biocides that are approved by local regulations in either Australia, the European Union, Japan or the United States of America.

Applicable to

Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Ponds
Cages
Other – water based
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.6

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2.11.7

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2.11.8

Indicator applicability: cage culture and suspended culture not using copper-treated gear or infrastructure

The UoC shall clean aquaculture gear or infrastructure in land-based facilities only if the facility treats effluents.

Applicable to

Cages
Other – water based
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.9

Indicator applicability: cage culture and suspended culture using copper-treated gear or infrastructure

The UoC shall not treat or clean aquaculture gear or infrastructure in situ.

Applicable to

Cages
Other – water based
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.10

Indicator applicability: cage culture and suspended culture using copper-treated gear or infrastructure

The UoC shall clean aquaculture gear or infrastructure in land-based facilities that treat effluents, including the capturing of copper.

Applicable to

Cages
Other – water based
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.11

Indicator applicability: cage culture in marine/brackish waters using copper-treated gear or infrastructure

The UoC shall demonstrate that copper levels in the sediment are ≤34 mg Cu/kg dry sediment weight, following the method outlined in Appendix 7 (7.7)5858An exemption applies to sites situated in areas classified as having a “hard bottom”. Evidence is required to support the classification “hard bottom”.

An exception applies where copper levels in sediment > 34 mg Cu/kg dry sediment weight, in which case the UoC shall demonstrate that the levels fall within the range of background concentrations measured following the method outlined in Appendix 7 (7.7).

Applicable to

Cages
Other – water based

Brackish/Marine water

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Freshwater prawn
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Abalone
Crayfish
Flatfish
Pangasius
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.12

The UoC shall handle, use, store and dispose of chemicals according to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provided by the supplier.

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.13

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2.11.14

The UoC shall adequately contain hazardous materials to prevent spillage, contamination and pollution.

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.15

The UoC shall implement spill prevention and emergency response procedures for hazardous materials.

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.16

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2.11.17

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2.11.18

Indicator applicability: water-based UoC

The UoC shall mark and record substantial aquaculture gear.

Applicable to

Cages
Other – water based
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.19

Indicator applicability: water-based UoC

The UoC shall retrieve lost aquaculture gear.

Applicable to

Cages
Other – water based
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.20

The UoC shall clean up waste from the receiving shoreline or land surrounding the site.

Applicable to

Cages
Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Other – water based
Ponds
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.21

Indicator applicability: water-based UoC

The UoC shall not use any floats made from polystyrene foam.

An exception applies where:

  • Floats made from polystyrene foam are fully enclosed; and

  • Floats are inspected monthly and following storm or collision events; and

  • Floats are replaced when damaged or visibly deteriorated, as determined upon inspection.

Applicable to

Cages
Other – water based
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Abalone
Bivalves
Catfish
Cod
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.22

Indicator applicability: water-based UoC

The UoC shall ensure that visible aquaculture infrastructure is uniform in positioning and orientation.

Applicable to

Cages
Other – water based
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Catfish
Cod
Abalone
Bivalves
Crayfish
Flatfish
Freshwater prawn
Pangasius
Pike-perch
Salmonids – freshwater
Salmonids – marine
Seabass, Seabream, Meagre
Seriola and Cobia
Shrimp
Tilapia
Tropical Marine Fish

2.11.23

Indicator applicability: all bivalve species

The UoC shall ensure that surface floats are uniform in colour.

Applicable to

Flowthrough/Raceway
Other – land based
Ponds
Cages
Other – water based
Suspended

Brackish/Marine water
Freshwater

Fed
Non fed

Bivalves