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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.

Useful Resources

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?

Indicator 4.1.2.23

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that the HMP considers crowding activities with the intent to prevent stress, injury and mortality. Crowding activities shall be carried out: – under supervision; and – gradually; and – partially; and – for a maximum of two hours. An exception applies where a registered veterinarian or aquatic animal health professional demonstrates that exceeding two hours of crowding does not negatively impact cleaner fish welfare, in which case the maximum time period shall be defined by the registered veterinarian or aquatic animal health professional. **

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • Prior to the crowding activity, the impacts of the cleaner fish should be discussed and an action plan developed to ensure the cleaner fish are handled appropriately.

    • This may include moving the hides or refuges to one side of the net prior to the crowding.

  • This clause overlaps with Indicator 4.2.1.7 regarding fish. Please refer to Indicator 4.2.1.7 for a detailed description.

Indicator 4.1.2.22

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that the HMP includes a fitness assessment of the cleaner fish prior to handling activities,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). approved by a registered veterinarian or aquatic animal health professional. For the specific handling activities listed below, the fitness assessment shall be carried out: – within a two-week period prior to transport or treatment that requires handling of the cleaner fish, except when the same type of treatment is repeated, in which case the assessment shall be carried out at least once a month after the initial treatment; – within a two-week period prior to net change and passive grading. **

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • This clause overlaps with Indicator 4.2.1.4 regarding fish. Please refer to Indicator 4.2.1.4 for a detailed description.

Indicator 4.1.2.21

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that the HMP, following consultation with a registered veterinarian or aquatic animal health professional, considers the use of anaesthesia during handling activities.

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

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Indicator 4.1.2.20

Requirement

The UoC shall ensure that the HMP includes consideration of the environmental conditions associated with handling activities, with the intent of preventing handling under adverse conditions that could affect the health and welfare of the cleaner fish. **

How Do I Interpret This Requirement?

  • This clause overlaps with Indicator 4.2.1.4 regarding fish. Please refer to Indicator 4.2.1.4 for a detailed description.