December 2013 Seafood Certification Schemes

Our Presenter Today

Cormac O'Sullivan • Technical Manager for Seafood with SAI Global • Degree in Applied Ecology and a Master’s Degree in Environmental

Protection • Involved in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Environmental Consultation and

Seafood Certification for over 20 years in both the government and private industry

• Speaker at conferences, workshops and forums in Europe and North America on all aspects of Seafood Standards and Certification and currently sits on numerous Technical Advisory Committees.

• Extensive knowledge of environmental and seafood legislation in many countries with a working International experience in over 15 countries

Agenda

• Introduction to Seafood Certification Programs • Aquaculture • Chain of Custody • Seafood Safety • Questions & Answers

Seafood Certification Programs

Aquaculture

“Aquaculture, not the Internet, represents the most promising

investment opportunity of the 21st century”

Peter Drucker, Nobel Laureate

Aquaculture Growth • In 2012, global Aquaculture production was 66.5million

tons. This is expected to expected to grow at an annual growth rate of 2.3% from 2013 to 2019.

• Reductions in volumes of captured fish is expected to be one of the primary factors driving global aquaculture production over the next few years.

• In addition, increasing consumer awareness regarding health benefits associated with consumption of fish and fish products is expected to boost aquaculture production.

Potential Negative Impacts of Aquaculture • Waste, Nutrient loading and carrying capacity

• Feed: Fish in : Fish Out

• Chemical inputs

• Disease/parasites

• Food Safety

• Escapes

• Social issues

Consequently, what is contained in Aquaculture Standards?

• Quality and Safety Systems

• Waste Management

• Feed Management

• Harvest Management

• Chemical Management

• Escape Management

• Diseases Management

• Sustainability Indicators

Environmental Groups Independent Scientists Research Institutes Consumers / Associations Brokers and Distributors Food Service Buyers Retailer Buyers

Interested Stakeholders Food Processors Governments Fishermen Associations Fish Farmers / Associations Fishmeal and Fish Oil Producers Financiers and Investors Coastal Communities

What are the range of Aquaculture Certification Schemes?

Aquaculture Certification Schemes

• Global Aquaculture Alliance BAP – Industry Led • GLOBALG.A.P. – Industry Led • Aquaculture Stewardship Council– Industry led • Organic – Private Label and Government Led • Certified Quality Salmon Standards – Industry led • Friend of The Sea – Privately led • Aboriginal Standard – Industry led • Responsible Aquaculture Management – Industry Led • Welfare Standards • Seafood Scoring cards and systems

Aquaculture Certification Schemes

• Global Aquaculture Alliance BAP

• A non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture

• Standards focus on community, environment, animal welfare, food safety and traceability

• Consumer facing Logo

• The audit process is 1 day per farm site

Global Aquaculture Alliance PROMOTER • Not for profit- established out of Industry body RECOGNITION • Accredited Program to IS065. APPLICATION • Pre and post farm gate

• Global application. • Best Aquaculture Practice Standards covering hatchery, farm production and

processing stages SPECIES • Finfish and Crustacean Standard, Salmon and Mussels

PRODUCT • Product specific parameters included. • Food safety/residues/contaminants.

PROCESS • HACCP/food safety/sanitary controls • Best Practices described for fish health, welfare/medication registrations

PROVENANCE • Not linked to regional or national provenance. • Traceability is a feature of compliance.

SOCIAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL

• Environmental performance - land and water resource usage -effluent sampling • Biodiversity/ feed usage • Impacts on community/ Social aspects

CERTIFICATION/ MEASUREMENT

• Through a list of Approved Certification Bodies, such as SAI Global, FCI, NSF, SGS

VISUALITY OF ACHIEVEMENT

• GAA Best Aquaculture Practice logo • Growing recognition by retailers and also by State Regulators such as USFDA

• Section 1 – Community Property Rights and Regulatory Compliance

• Section2 – Community Relations

Allow access to community resources without compromising biosecurity

• Section 3 – Worker Safety and Employee Relations

Legal wages and benefits, Safe working environment, Training for worker safety and first aid

GAA BAP Salmon Standard

• Section 4 –Sediment and Water Quality

Farms shall be located and operated in such a way that they do not have significant negative impacts on sediment quality outside a defined sediment impact zone, or on water quality within the general vicinity of the farm.

• Section 5 –Fishmeal and Fish Oil Conservation

Farms shall use feeds and feed ingredients produced by responsible methods, accurately monitor feed inputs and make efficient use of fishmeal and fish oil derived from wild fisheries.

GAA BAP Salmon Standard

• Section 6 - Control of Escapes

Salmon farms shall take all practical steps to prevent escapes and minimize possible adverse effects on aquatic wildlife if escapes occur.

• Standard 7 - Predator and Wildlife Interactions

Farms shall manage physical interactions with wildlife and not reduce the biodiversity of other ecosystems

GAA BAP Salmon Standard

• Section 8 – Storage and Disposal of Farm Supplies

Feed, fuel, lubricants and chemicals shall be stored and disposed of in a safe and responsible manner. Paper and plastic refuse shall be disposed of in a sanitary and responsible way

• Section 9 – Animal Health and Welfare

Producers shall demonstrate that all operations on farms that involve fish are conducted with animal welfare in mind. Employees shall be trained to provide appropriate levels of husbandry and care.

GAA BAP Salmon Standard

• Standard 10- Biosecurity and Disease Management

Farms shall operate with the aim of preventing disease out break, but when diseases or parasites infect farmed fish, diagnosis and treatment shall be carried out promptly and judiciously under the supervision of a fish health professional in a manner that minimizes impacts on the environment.

GAA BAP Salmon Standard

• Standard 11- Control of Residues and Contaminants

Chemical residues and contaminants shall be controlled and kept below regulatory limits through good farming practices and regular monitoring. Banned antibiotics, drugs and other chemical compounds shall not be used

• Traceability and Record Keeping Requirement

GAA BAP Salmon Standard

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Remaining slides cover: - ASC Salmon Standard

- GLOBALG.A.P.

- Canadian Organic Aquaculture Standard

- Seafood Chain of Custody

- RFM and MSC CoC

- Seafood Safety Certifications

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