GAP AII 1

Aquaculture input requirements

The standard shall require that procedures are in place to ensure that agricultural and veterinary inputs are of adequate quality for the intended use, that application of agricultural and veterinary inputs is managed properly to minimise the potential for microbial or chemical contamination [as defined under the Codex Alimentarius Recommended International Code of Practice – General Principles of Food Hygiene CAC/RCP1-1969, Rev 4 -2003 and specifically Code of practice for fish and fishery products CAC/RCP 52-2003] at levels that may

adversely affect the safety of fish and fishery products.

GAP AII 2

Water for aquaculture production

The standard shall require that procedures be in place to identify the sources of water used for aquaculture production activities and to assess its microbial and chemical quality and its suitability for the intended use and identify corrective actions to prevent or minimise

contamination (e.g. from living production stock, human habitation and chemical contaminants). Water shall be tested for microbial and chemical contaminants. The frequency of testing shall depend on the water source and the risks of environmental contamination

including intermittent or temporary contamination (e.g. heavy rain, flooding, tidal flows etc.). Watershed water should be tested for potential contaminants such as PCB’s and heavy metals based on a site risk assessment.

GAP AII 2.1

Water for aquaculture production

The standard shall require that water containing veterinary medicines or feed additives be clearly identified, suitably isolated and maintained.

GAP AII 3

Waste water and slurry

The standard shall require that waste water and slurry from ponds be disposed of legally and in a manner that prevents contamination of land and water courses.

GAP AII 4

Use of medicines and vaccines

The standard shall require that the medicines procured be legally permitted within that jurisdiction and properly marked by the manufacturer.

The farmer must be able to demonstrate proof of purchase of veterinary medicines at all times through the use of veterinary medicine documentation, receipts from the veterinary pharmacy and copies of veterinary prescriptions or production orders for in-feed medicines.