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Indicator 4.1.3.6

Requirement

The UoC shall not use any of the following methods to kill fish: a) asphyxiation in air; or b) carbon dioxide (CO2) bath; or c) salt bath; or d) ammonia bath; or e) evisceration.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • The methods outlined above do not induce immediate or rapid loss of consciousness and therefore do not meet the requirements of Indicator 4.1.3.2.

  • Approved methods for each species are outlined in Appendix 12 (Table 5).

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Indicator 4.1.3.1

Requirement

Indicator 4.1.2.32

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?

  • Prior to any salmonid-specific treatments, the cleaner fish should be segregated.

    • The hides/refuges should be checked and then moved away from the crowding area.

    • Ensure the dragnet does not include the hides/refuges.

Evidence of Implementation

  • The procedure of salmonid-specific treatments should include how to handle the cleaner fish prior to the start of the treatment.

  • Employees should demonstrate awareness of how the cleaner fish are segregated prior to salmonid-specific treatments.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • Implementation can be verified by cross-checking the procedure and with employee interviews.

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Indicator 4.1.2.30

Requirement

The UoC shall adhere to a limit of 15 seconds maximum time out of water.7777An exemption applies to anaesthetised fish. **

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • This clause overlaps with Indicator 4.2.1.15 regarding fish. Please refer to Indicator 4.2.1.15 for a detailed description.

Indicator 4.1.2.29

Requirement

Indicator applicability: cleaner fish from wild caught origin The UoC shall demonstrate that the fishing gear used avoids injuries and unnecessary stress, and that it is suitable for the size and species of cleaner fish being captured.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • The fishing vessel sourcing the cleaner fish must be registered in the region and adhere to the local regulations.

  • Cleaner fish must be visually assessed for injuries in their holding facility.

Evidence of Implementation

  • Fishermen must be registered and aware of the transport regulations in their area.

  • Records:

    • Fishing vessel.

    • Date of capture.

    • Number of cleaner fish.

    • Assessment of cleaner fish.

Auditors Should Confirm

  • There are records of the source of the cleaner fish.

  • The assessment of the cleaner fish and any communication regarding sourcing of cleaner fish.

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Indicator 4.1.2.28

Requirement

Indicator 4.1.2.27

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that the HMP includes acclimatisation measures to prevent sudden changes in water conditions affecting the health and welfare status of the cleaner fish. **

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

Indicator 4.1.2.26

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that the HMP includes a post-handling evaluation process that considers at least the following: a) abnormal behaviour; and b) morphological scores; and c) moribund animals and mortalities.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • This clause overlaps with Indicator 4.2.1.12 regarding fish. Please refer to Indicator 4.2.1.12 for a detailed description.

Indicator 4.1.2.25

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that the HMP includes a visual inspection process to identify abnormal behaviour in relation to the handling activity and defines mitigation measures when identified.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • This clause overlaps with Indicator 4.2.1.11 regarding fish. Please refer to Indicator 4.2.1.11 for a detailed description.

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Indicator 4.1.2.24

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that the HMP includes a water quality monitoring process according to Appendix 12 (12.3, Table 2). In the case of live transport,7676An exemption applies where live transport after harvest is conducted by a third party outside of the scope of the UoC’s certification monitoring shall be conducted at the point of departure, during transport and on arrival. An exception applies where monitoring during transport negatively affects cleaner fish health and welfare, in which case monitoring is not required. **

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?