Globalgap Checklist Version 6 - GFS for Aquaculture

Use this Globalgap Checklist Version 6 - GFS for Aquaculture to ensure compliance with sustainable farming practices and enhance food safety for crops.

Globalgap Checklist Version 6 - GFS for Aquaculture



AQ 22.01 General

1. AQ-GFS 22.01.01: Do farmed aquatic species receive a compound feed diet that is suitable for the species farmed?


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2. AQ-GFS 22.01.02: Is compound feed used on the farm, for both targeted species and cohabitant species, obtained from a recognized source?


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3. AQ-GFS 22.01.03: If the hatchery uses either raw and unpasteurized or live feed, is this based on a food safety and biosecurity risk assessment?


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4. AQ-GFS 22.01.04: Are protein elements in the compound feed not obtained from the same farmed aquatic species, unless hydrolyzed protein of the same species is verified as adequate?


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AQ 22.02 Feed Records

1. AQ-GFS 22.02.01: Are batches of feed traceable from the feed manufacturer to the batch of farmed aquatic species stock?


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2. AQ-GFS 22.02.02: Are documentary records of feed suppliers from whom compound feeds have been purchased kept for two years or one year longer than the life cycle of the farmed aquatic species, whichever is longer?


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3. AQ-GFS 22.02.03: Do farms obtain from their feed suppliers a declaration that the composition of each feed conforms to the GLOBALG.A.P. requirements on fishmeal and fish oil?


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4. AQ-GFS 22.02.04: Is feed consumed before the shelf life expires?


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5. AQ-GFS 22.02.05: Are records of feed conversion ratios (FCRs) and efficient use of feed monitoring systems in place?


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6. AQ-GFS 22.02.06: Does the producer show evidence that there is a procedure in place to collect and store samples of feed used during the grow-out period?


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AQ 22.03 Storage Of Aquaculture Feeds

1. AQ-GFS 22.03.01: Are specific feeds for different farmed aquatic species clearly identified?


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2. AQ-GFS 22.03.02: Are feeds, including all medicated feeds, stored and handled according to label instructions to minimize any risk of contamination?


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3. AQ-GFS 22.03.03: Are there documented instructions on how to deal with contaminated feed, excess medicated feed, and flushed feed?


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4. AQ-GFS 22.03.04: Are medicated feeds and contaminated feeds kept in separate, clearly labeled, and identified bulk or bag storage?


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AQ 06.01 Identification Of Waste And Pollutants

1. AQ-GFS 06.01.01: Are waste products and sources of pollution identified and classified in all areas of the farm?


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AQ 06.02 Waste And Pollution Action Plan

1. AQ-GFS 06.02.01: Is a comprehensive, current, and documented waste management system implemented?


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2. AQ-GFS 06.02.02: Is the site kept in a tidy and orderly condition?


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3. AQ-GFS 06.02.03: Are holding areas for diesel and other fuel oil tanks environmentally safe?


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AQ 06.03 Environmental Impact And Management

1. AQ-GFS 06.03.01: Is an environmental impact assessment (EIA) and an environmental risk assessment (ERA), both including biodiversity, in place?


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2. AQ-GFS 06.03.02: Has a biodiversity-inclusive environmental management plan (EMP) been developed, setting out strategies to minimize all effects on the environment?


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3. AQ-GFS 06.03.03: Is there no significant negative impact on the biodiversity of the benthic fauna and/or recipient water body sediment/water column?


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4. AQ-GFS 06.03.04: Is there further evaluation to show that there is no significant negative impact on the biodiversity of the benthic fauna and/or recipient water body sediment/water column?


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AQ 06.04 Water Usage And Disposal (Cross-reference With AQ 06.03.02)

1. AQ-GFS 06.04.01: Does water abstraction and discharge meet the requirements set by the competent authority and not pose a risk to local communities and natural biodiversity?


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2. AQ-GFS 06.04.02: Do communities surrounding the farm have access to fishing areas, where applicable?


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3. AQ-GFS 06.04.03: Is inlet/outlet water quality in compliance with existing local regulations and the requirements of the environmental impact assessment (EIA)/environmental management plan (EMP)?


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4. AQ-GFS 06.04.04: Is fresh groundwater and/or potable water not used to lower the salt concentration of farm water?


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5. AQ-GFS 06.04.05: Is water quality – in all storage systems – verified as adequate for its uses?


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6. AQ-GFS 06.04.06: Are measured impacts of effluents in accordance with legislation and the prescriptions of the environmental impact assessment (EIA)/environmental management plan (EMP)?


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AQ 23 Pest Control

1. AQ-GFS 23.01: Does the producer or subcontractor control the risk of pest infestation in buildings?


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AQ 07.01 Impact Of Farming On The Environment And Biodiversity

1. AQ-GFS 07.01.01: Does the producer have a wildlife management and conservation plan that acknowledges the impact of farming activities (including possible escapes) on the environment?


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2. AQ-GFS 07.01.02: Does the producer consider how to enhance the environment for the benefit of the local community and flora and fauna with a policy that is compatible with sustainable commercial aquaculture production, striving to minimize environmental impact?


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AQ 07.02 Predator Exclusion Plan

1. AQ-GFS 07.02.01: Does the producer perform a risk assessment to evaluate whether predator preventive nets are required?


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2. AQ-GFS 07.02.02: If nets are required, is there a regular net and predator net checking system in place to reduce negative interaction with wildlife?


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3. AQ-GFS 07.02.03: Do implemented predator control techniques avoid any type of lethal interaction with wildlife?


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AQ 07.03 Escapes

1. AQ-GFS 07.03.01: Does the environmental management plan (EMP) include a contingency plan and a standard operating procedure to avoid the escape of farmed aquatic species into the sea or local freshwater courses?


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AQ 07.04 High Conservation Value Areas

1. AQ-GFS 07.04.01: Are the sites or related facilities not established within a designated national protected area (PA), in PAs with The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) categories Ia, "Strict Nature Reserve" through to IV, "Habitat/Species Management Area," or in areas defined under international conventions (such as Ramsar or World Heritage)? If farm facilities are within PA IUCN category V or VI, is consent from the PA management required?


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2. AQ-GFS 07.04.02: Have new ponds, sites, or related facilities not been established (before April 2008) in areas that were previously within a mangrove ecosystem, the natural intertidal zone, or a high conservation value area?


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3. AQ-GFS 07.04.03: Do farms established between May 1999 and April 2008 within mangroves, the natural intertidal zone, or a high conservation value area show evidence that they are in the process of being retired, rehabilitating the area, and, if necessary, compensating surrounding communities? Is the retirement and rehabilitation process expected to be completed within a maximum of three years from the date of first certification, after which new locations (outside these areas) may be considered for certification?


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4. AQ-GFS 07.04.04: Do farms within the intertidal zone, mangrove, or high conservation value areas improve the environment through management and restoration, retiring non-compliant ponds, and increasing the productivity of remaining farm areas above the intertidal zone?


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5. AQ-GFS 07.04.05: Are mangroves removed only under prescribed purposes?


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6. AQ-GFS 07.04.06: Is there a rehabilitation plan in place for when a site operation within mangroves or other sensitive ecosystems is retired?


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AQ 07.05 Ecological Upgrading Of Unproductive Sites

1. AQ-GFS 07.05.01: Has consideration been given to the conversion of unproductive sites?


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AQ 07.06 Energy Efficiency

1. AQ-GFS 07.06.01: Is on-farm energy use monitored?


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2. AQ-GFS 07.06.02: Based on the results of monitoring, is there a plan to improve energy efficiency on the farm?


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3. AQ-GFS 07.06.03: Does the plan to improve energy efficiency consider minimizing the use of nonrenewable energy where possible?


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AQ 24.01 Harvesting – Method Of Harvest/Dispatch

1. AQ-GFS 24.01.01: Is harvesting and transport, where under the responsibility of the producer, undertaken in a way that does not compromise food safety?


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2. AQ-GFS 24.01.02: Are farmed aquatic species transported in clean conditions (containers or pipes) that prevent contamination during handling?


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3. AQ-GFS 24.01.03: Is the temperature of the product reduced as quickly as possible toward the temperature of melting ice?


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4. AQ-GFS 24.01.04: If ice comes into contact with the product, is it initially manufactured from potable water according to applicable legislative requirements and transported in hygienic containers?


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AQ 24.02 Traceability Of Harvested Farmed Aquatic Species

1. AQ-GFS 24.02.01: Is traceability of the harvested farmed aquatic species maintained up to the packing/process line, including packaging where the producer is responsible for packing?


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2. AQ-GFS 24.02.02: Is it possible to trace a batch of farmed aquatic species from the packing case back to the brood stock?


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AQ 08 Complaints

1. AQ-GFS 08.01: Is a complaint procedure relating to both internal and external issues covered by the standard available and implemented?


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AQ 25.01 Farmed Aquatic Species Welfare In Holding And Crowding Facilities, Including Live Well Boat Transfer, And/or Prior To Slaughter

1. AQ-GFS 25.01.01: Do workers responsible for harvest operations have appropriate training in farmed aquatic species welfare and handling techniques?


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2. AQ-GFS 25.01.02: Is the condition of the farmed aquatic species monitored regularly prior to transfer to the point of harvest, avoiding unnecessary stress?


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3. AQ-GFS 25.01.03: Is the oxygen level of the holding areas controlled and recorded?


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4. AQ-GFS 25.01.04: Are farmed aquatic species holding facilities, including live fish well boats, NOT contaminated by blood water, factory effluent, and/or spillage or discharge from marine traffic?


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AQ 25.02 Mortalities In Holding Facilities, Including Well Boats, And/or Prior To Slaughter

1. AQ-GFS 25.02.01: Does the producer have a plan to monitor and record trend analysis in mortality?


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2. AQ-GFS 25.02.02: Is there a contingency/action plan for the legal disposal of large-scale mortalities in case of a severe disease episode or mass mortality?


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3. AQ-GFS 25.02.03: Are mortalities recorded, removed from the holding areas, and reasons for death recorded, where known?


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AQ 25.03 Escapes And Indigenous Species

1. AQ-GFS 25.03.01: Are measures in place to prevent the escape of farmed stock into the local watercourse and to prevent indigenous species’ entry into the farmed aquatic species’ holding areas?


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AQ 09 Recall And Withdrawal Procedure

1. AQ-GFS 09.01: Are documented procedures in place to manage the recall and withdrawal of products originating from certified production processes from the marketplace, and are such procedures tested annually?


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AQ 26.01 Stunning And Bleeding

1. AQ-GFS 26.01.01: Is there feedback relating to animal welfare from the slaughter facility/primary processing plant to the farm?


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2. AQ-GFS 26.01.02: Is the slaughter method used specified in the aquaculture health plan (AHP), with consideration of the farmed aquatic species' welfare?


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3. AQ-GFS 26.01.03: Do harvesting workers receive farmed aquatic species welfare training in relation to the slaughter process?


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4. AQ-GFS 26.01.04: Are farmed aquatic species effectively stunned, with consideration for their welfare?


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5. AQ-GFS 26.01.05: When farmed aquatic species are bled, is it done immediately after stunning?


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AQ 26.02 Blood Waters

1. AQ-GFS 26.02.01: Is blood water collected and treated before disposal to prevent any veterinary or environmental threat?


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AQ 10 Food Defense

1. AQ-GFS 10.01: Is a food defense system in place to address risks associated with malicious attack or contamination?


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AQ 11 GLOBALG.A.P. Status

1. AQ-GFS 11.01: Does transaction documentation include reference to the GLOBALG.A.P. status and the GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN)?


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AQ 27 Depuration

1. AQ-GFS 27.01: Are bivalve mollusks supplied directly to the consumer depurated?


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AQ 12 Logo Use

1. AQ-GFS 12.01: Is the GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademark, QR code, or logo, as well as the GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN), used according to the "GLOBALG.A.P. trademarks use: Policy and guidelines"?


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AQ 28.01 Management Structure

1. AQ-GFS 28.01.01: Has the producer been granted the legal right to carry out postharvest handling of farmed aquatic species?


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2. AQ-GFS 28.01.02: Does the producer operate a management structure that addresses the postharvest requirements, including well-documented procedures, processes, and workers’ training appropriate to the postharvest unit’s size, type, and complexity?


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3. AQ-GFS 28.01.03: Is an annual self-assessment/internal audit of conformance to the standard conducted at the postharvest unit level?


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4. AQ-GFS 28.01.04: Is a documented mass balance calculation performed for all processes at the postharvest unit?


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5. AQ-GFS 28.01.05: For each postharvest unit, does the producer have a documented procedure to ensure that non-conformances and complaints related to certified products are recorded, addressed, and resolved?


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6. AQ-GFS 28.01.06: For each postharvest unit, does the producer maintain an up-to-date list of all subcontractors that handle certified products, and are these subcontractors classified in accordance with a risk assessment?


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7. AQ-GFS 28.01.07: For each postharvest unit, does the producer demonstrate that high-risk subcontractors are audited within the producer’s certification or have valid Chain of Custody (CoC) or Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) certification?


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8. AQ-GFS 28.01.08: Does the producer keep accurate purchase and sales records for each postharvest unit?


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9. AQ-GFS 28.01.09: Are postharvest handling records kept for a minimum of one year after the products’ expiration date or as per legal requirements, whichever is longer?


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AQ 28.02 Input And Output Verification

1. AQ-GFS 28.02.01: Before or during the transfer of ownership, does the producer have a procedure for systematically authenticating, via the GLOBALG.A.P. IT systems, suppliers’ GLOBALG.A.P. Numbers (GGNs) or Chain of Custody (CoC) Numbers, the expiration date of their certificates, and the country of destination included in each certificate?


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2. AQ-GFS 28.02.02: For each postharvest unit, does the producer verify that the product and quantity received internally or from suppliers with GLOBALG.A.P. certification (GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) or Chain of Custody (CoC) Number) match the information in the delivery documents and purchase orders?


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3. AQ-GFS 28.02.03: Does the producer have a written procedure in place for recording and reporting delivery discrepancies during operations at each postharvest unit?


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4. AQ-GFS 28.02.04: Does the producer have a procedure for systematically filing a complaint with the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat anytime a supplier fails the input verification in the GLOBALG.A.P. IT systems?


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5. AQ-GFS 28.02.05: If a trade partner requires output verification, does the producer have a procedure for systematically verifying the expiration date(s) of suppliers’ certificates in the GLOBALG.A.P. IT systems before certified products are shipped out?


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6. AQ-GFS 28.02.06: Is the GLOBALG.A.P. word, trademarks, logo, and the GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) used on outgoing products in accordance with the GLOBALG.A.P. general regulations and "GLOBALG.A.P. trademarks use: Policy and guidelines"?


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AQ 28.03 Traceability

1. AQ-GFS 28.03.01: Does the producer use either the product segregation method or the identity preservation method to ensure traceability?


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2. AQ-GFS 28.03.02: Is there a traceability system in place?


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3. AQ-GFS 28.03.03: Does the producer have documented procedures for managing/initiating withdrawal/recall of certified products from the supply chain or from the market, as appropriate, and are these procedures tested annually?


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4. AQ-GFS 28.03.04: Does the traceability code (e.g., batch number) associate a trade item with relevant information for its traceability?


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AQ 28.04 Identification Of Output With Certified Status (Originating From Certified Production Processes)

1. AQ-GFS 28.04.01: Does the producer use the “GGN” prefix correctly, as per the requirements of the standard?


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2. AQ-GFS 28.04.02: Do transaction and shipment (transport) documentation for the outgoing certified products contain the minimum information required by the standard?


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3. AQ-GFS 28.04.03: Are logistics units, trade items, and/or packed retail consumer items containing certified products identified with the minimum information required by the standard?


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4. AQ-GFS 28.04.04: If the product is not individually identified (e.g., bulk product), does the producer include the minimum information required by the standard?


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AQ 28.05 Products With The GGN Label Visual Elements

1. AQ-GFS 28.05.01: Is a valid GGN label license agreement in place, and has a person responsible for conformance to the GGN label license terms and conditions been identified?


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2. AQ-GFS 28.05.02: Does the producer use packaging bearing the GGN label visual elements only for certified products and use only packaging designs approved by the GGN label administration?


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3. AQ-GFS 28.05.03: Are off-label materials (price tags, signs, leaflets, etc.) with the GGN label logo used to identify loose products approved by the GGN label administration before use?


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4. AQ-GFS 28.05.04: Are trade items and/or packed retail consumer items featuring the GGN label visual elements labeled with the minimum information required by the GGN label regulations and sanctions?


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5. AQ-GFS 28.05.05: If the producer no longer has a valid license agreement for the use of the GGN label visual elements, is the packaging with the GGN label visual elements replaced in the market with packaging without the GGN label visual elements, and is all off-product label use discontinued?


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6. AQ-GFS 28.05.06: Are products assigned for featuring the GGN label visual elements identified and segregated from other products?


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AQ 28.06 Food Safety System

1. AQ-GFS 28.06.01: For each postharvest unit, does the producer have a food safety system in place at the time of the certification body (CB) audit?


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2. AQ-GFS 28.06.02: Are documented procedures for managing exceeded legal limits in place?


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AQ 13 Parallel Ownership

1. AQ-GFS 13.01: Is an effective system in place to identify all products originating from GLOBALG.A.P. certified processes and segregate them from products originating from noncertified processes?


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2. AQ-GFS 13.02: Is the GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) indicated on all final products originating from certified production processes when registered for parallel ownership?


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3. AQ-GFS 13.03: Is a final verification step in place to ensure correct dispatch of products originating from certified and noncertified production processes?


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4. AQ-GFS 13.04: Are products that are purchased from different sources identified?


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5. AQ-GFS 13.05: Is a documented test of the traceability system conducted annually?


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AQ 14 Farm Mass Balance

1. AQ-GFS 14.01: Are sales records available for all quantities sold for all registered products?


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2. AQ-GFS 14.02: Are quantities (produced, stored, and/or purchased) recorded and summarized for all products?


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AQ 15 Food Safety Policy Declaration

1. AQ-GFS 15.01: Has the producer completed and signed the food safety policy declaration?


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AQ 16 Food Fraud Mitigation

1. AQ-GFS 16.01: Is a system in place to address risks associated with food fraud?


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2. AQ-GFS 16.02: Does the producer have a food fraud mitigation plan, and has it been implemented?


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Principles & Criteria

1. Is the registration related to an initial certification body (CB) audit?


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2. Are diving activities (either internal or subcontracted) performed as part of the farming operations that are registered for certification purposes?


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3. Are vessels (either internal or subcontracted) used as part of the farming operations that are registered for certification purposes?


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4. Are there on-site living quarters for workers at the production units registered for certification purposes?


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5. Is transportation provided to workers?


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6. Are there any subcontracting services/outsourced activities relating to compliance with the IFA standard for aquaculture?


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7. Do fishing activities take place in the farm’s surroundings?


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8. Is there evidence of predators in farming activities?


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9. Do farming operations take place in or near a high conservation value area?


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10. Are farming operations registered for parallel ownership?


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11. Do the registered farming operations include reproduction activities (stages included in the certificate: Broodstock and/or seedlings ova and/or seedlings juvenile)?


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12. Does the product of the registered farming process belong to the shrimp group?


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13. Does the farm use seedlings originating from a hatchery (internal or external supply)?


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14. At the farming operation stage registered for certification (either hatchery and/or grow-out stages), are farmed aquatic species fed using compound feed?


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15. Does the product of the registered farming process belong to the finfish, crustaceans, or mollusks classification?


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16. Are suspended pen nets used as part of the aquaculture activities registered for certification (floating cages, submerged cages, others)?


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17. Are pond systems used as part of the aquaculture activities registered for certification?


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18. Does the scope of certification cover harvesting activities?


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19. Does the scope of certification cover slaughter activities?


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20. Does the scope of certification cover depuration activities?


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21. Does the scope of certification cover postharvest activities?


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AQ 17 Specifications, Non-Conforming Products, And Product Release At The Farm

1. AQ-GFS 17.01: Are specifications for materials and services that are relevant to food safety in place and readily available?


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2. AQ-GFS 17.02: Are procedures in place to manage and handle non-conforming products?


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3. AQ-GFS 17.03: Does the producer have a system in place to ensure that the farmed aquatic species are ready to harvest from a food safety point of view?


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AQ 01.01 Site History

1. AQ-GFS 01.01.01: Does the producer have a reference system for identifying sites used in production, other areas, and facilities?


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2. AQ-GFS 01.01.02: Is a recording system established for each production unit to provide a record of the production activities undertaken?


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AQ 01.02 Site Management

1. AQ-GFS 01.02.01: Is a risk assessment available for all sites registered for certification to evaluate whether the sites are suitable for continuing farming operations?


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2. AQ-GFS 01.02.02: Has a management plan been developed and implemented to establish strategies for minimizing the risks identified in the risk assessment for operation suitability, and is it reviewed regularly?


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3. AQ-GFS 01.02.03: Are all structures located, designed, and constructed to facilitate proper cleaning and pest control?


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AQ 01.03 Legislative Framework

1. AQ-GFS 01.03.01: Is farm management able to demonstrate awareness at the interview of compliance with legislation?


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2. AQ-GFS 01.03.02: Are aquaculture farms registered as such with the relevant competent authority as required by national legislation for the specific farmed aquatic species?


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AQ 18.01 Brood Stock And Seedlings

1. AQ-GFS 18.01.01: Is brood stock obtained from a breeding program?


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2. AQ-GFS 18.01.02: Are animals that have been used for brood stock risk-assessed before entering the human food chain?


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3. AQ-GFS 18.01.03: Is farming of genetically modified (GM/transgenic) farmed aquatic species prohibited?


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4. AQ-GFS 18.01.04: Is invasive marking of the farmed aquatic species avoided, or if ultimately necessary, are species anesthetized before conducting the procedure?


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5. AQ-GFS 18.01.05: For shrimp farming, do all larvae sourced either internally or externally originate only from shrimp females without eye stalk ablation?


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AQ 18.02 Hatchery Management

1. AQ-GFS 18.02.01: Does the hatchery keep records of reproduction, spawning, and hatching when applicable?


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2. AQ-GFS 18.02.02: Are documented procedures in place to prevent cross-contamination through all production stages, including the use of separate equipment?


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3. AQ-GFS 18.03.01: Are fish anesthetized during stripping and sperm collection to avoid stress?


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4. AQ-GFS 18.03.02: If egg release requires incision, is this done only when the farmed aquatic species are anesthetized or dead?


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AQ 02 Internal Documentation

1. AQ-GFS 02.01: In the initial phase (initial certification body (CB) audit) of the application of the standard, do site records demonstrate compliance with the standard for the last three months?


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2. AQ-GFS 02.02: Is there a documented system with procedures and work instructions covering all processes available and implemented?


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3. AQ-GFS 02.03: Does the aquaculture farm and the production units have an organizational structure with defined responsibilities?


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4. AQ-GFS 02.04: Are geographical coordinates used to identify all operations of the farm?


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5. AQ-GFS 02.05: Are records for auditing purposes up-to-date, and are records kept for a minimum period of two years, unless a longer period is required?


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6. AQ-GFS 02.06: Is a procedure in place to manage and control documents and records?


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7. AQ-GFS 02.07: Does the producer complete a minimum of one self-assessment/internal audit annually to the standard?


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8. AQ-GFS 02.08: Are effective corrective actions taken to address non-conformances detected during the self-assessments/internal audits?


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9. AQ-GFS 02.09: Is a continuous improvement plan documented?


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10. AQ-GFS 02.10: Is there evidence that a continuous improvement plan is implemented?


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AQ 19.01 Chemical Compound Storage

1. AQ-GFS 19.01.01: Is a product inventory documented and readily available for all chemical compounds in the store?


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2. AQ-GFS 19.01.02: Are technical data sheets (TDSs; manufacturer product specifications) and safety data sheets (SDSs) available for all chemical compounds?


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3. AQ-GFS 19.01.03: Are all chemical compounds demonstrably approved for aquaculture production processes?


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4. AQ-GFS 19.01.04: Are chemical compounds stored in accordance with manufacturer instructions and legislation?


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5. AQ-GFS 19.01.05: Is the chemical compound storage kept locked, with access limited to workers with training?


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6. AQ-GFS 19.01.06: Are chemical compounds stored in their original packaging or dedicated suitable containers, to allow label instructions to be clearly identified?


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7. AQ-GFS 19.01.07: Is the chemical compound storage well-ventilated, able to retain spillage, and equipped with emergency facilities to deal with accidental spillage?


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8. AQ-GFS 19.01.08: Are facilities and equipment suitable for measuring and/or mixing chemical compounds to ensure safe and accurate dosage?


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9. AQ-GFS 19.01.09: Is suitable equipment available to prevent and deal with operator contamination?


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AQ 19.02 Empty Containers And Unused Chemicals

1. AQ-GFS 19.02.01: Do empty chemical compound containers have records in place for reuse, recycling, and/or disposal? Is reuse possible only when risk-assessed by a competent person?


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2. AQ-GFS 19.02.02: Is the storage and disposal of empty containers and unused chemical compounds carried out in such a way as to avoid spills or rinses that may expose products, humans, and/or animals?


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AQ 19.03 Transport Of Chemical Compounds

1. AQ-GFS 19.03.01: Are chemical compounds transported according to documented procedures?


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AQ 03 Hygiene

1. AQ-GFS 03.01: Does the farm have a documented hygiene risk assessment?


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2. AQ-GFS 03.02: Are documented hygiene procedures in place to minimize food safety risks?


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3. AQ-GFS 03.03: Are the farm’s hygiene procedures implemented, including visibly displayed hygiene instructions for all workers and visitors?


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AQ-GFS 20.01 Traceability And Stock Origin

1. AQ-GFS 20.01.01: Are farmed aquatic species traceable to the previous farm(s) and back to their origins, including identification of corresponding batch(es) of seedlings and parents?


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2. AQ-GFS 20.01.02: Are farmed aquatic species movements, at any life stage within, to, and from the farm, recorded and traceable?


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3. AQ-GFS 20.01.03: Are farmed aquatic species identified (on a batch level) to specific batch(es) or input throughout the growing period?


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4. AQ-GFS 20.01.04: Is farmed broodstock purchased from a source with GLOBALG.A.P. certification for the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard for aquaculture?


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5. AQ-GFS 20.01.05: Do seedlings originate from a supplier (internal or external) with GLOBALG.A.P. certification for the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard for aquaculture?


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6. AQ-GFS 20.01.06: Following certification, have all stocked farmed aquatic species spent their entire life on GLOBALG.A.P. registered farm(s)?


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AQ 20.02 Farmed Aquatic Species Health And Welfare

1. AQ-GFS 20.02.01: Is an aquaculture health plan (AHP) available, updated during the last 12 months, for the last production cycle, or whenever new medicines or treatments not previously used have been added?


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2. AQ-GFS 20.02.02: Is the equipment designed and fit for the purpose of avoiding physical damage and ensuring minimal stress to the farmed aquatic species?


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3. AQ-GFS 20.02.03: Where there is a legal requirement for health status certification, are farmed aquatic species or seedlings introduced to the farm certified free from known diseases?


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4. AQ-GFS 20.02.04: Is brood stock prior to breeding screened and verified free of diseases that may be vertically transmitted?


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5. AQ-GFS 20.02.05: Do seedling suppliers (internal or external) provide a health assessment report?


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6. AQ-GFS 20.02.06: Do farmed aquatic species intended to be moved show a state of good health and welfare following established parameters?


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7. AQ-GFS 20.02.07: Are documented instructions to notify the relevant competent authority of disease problems, where stipulated by law or by the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), in place?


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8. AQ-GFS 20.02.08: Does the hatchery/farm have a system to monitor and register farmed aquatic species health and welfare indicators and all disease occurrences?


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9. AQ-GFS 20.02.09: Does the producer demonstrate both an understanding of hygiene practices regarding farmed aquatic species health and welfare, and implement hygiene procedures suitable for the farm?


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10. AQ-GFS 20.02.10: Are farmed aquatic species batch numbers, average weight, and total biomass monitored at the production unit level?


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11. AQ-GFS 20.02.11: Is size variation within stocks of farmed aquatic species controlled?


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12. AQ-GFS 20.02.12: Does the farm have a system to ensure appropriate feeding levels and feed usage records?


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13. AQ-GFS 20.02.13: Does the farm/hatchery/transport operate according to set densities?


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14. AQ-GFS 20.02.14: Is a risk assessment for animal welfare conducted?


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15. AQ-GFS 20.02.15: Does the producer consider enhancing the rearing conditions to improve the performance and animal welfare of the farmed aquatic species?


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16. AQ-GFS 20.02.16: Is a risk assessment conducted to demonstrate that water quality does not compromise food safety or farmed aquatic species’ health and welfare?


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17. AQ-GFS 20.02.17: Does the infrastructure of the facilities ensure no cross-contamination of the intake water?


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18. AQ-GFS 20.02.18: Do the farm/hatchery/transport and holding facilities have a routine water quality monitoring and control program based on a risk assessment, considering potential contamination, farmed aquatic species health and welfare, and the production system?


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19. AQ-GFS 20.02.19: Are farmed aquatic species treated and handled at all times in such a way as to protect them from pain, stress, injury, and disease?


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20. AQ-GFS 20.02.20: Are periods of crowding, time out of the water, grading, transport, and fasting recorded and justified by the certified veterinarian/aquatic animal health professional?


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21. AQ-GFS 20.02.21: Is feedback relating to animal welfare from the preceding production stage in place and recorded?


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22. AQ-GFS 20.02.22: Is culling of farmed aquatic species done according to prescribed methods, respecting animal welfare and the aquaculture health plan (AHP)?


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23. AQ-GFS 20.02.23: Is a management plan for cohabitant species not intended for human consumption in place, applying the same welfare, feed management, biosecurity, and environmental enrichment principles as for the commercially grown species?


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24. AQ-GFS 20.02.24: Are elements of the risk assessment on animal welfare applied for the transport of live-farmed aquatic species, eggs, and juveniles?


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AQ 20.03 Treatments

1. AQ-GFS 20.03.01: If effective vaccines are available for a recurring disease, is vaccination preferred over therapeutic treatments?


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2. AQ-GFS 20.03.02: Does the producer use only medicines and treatments that are permitted by the relevant competent authority and stipulated in the aquaculture health plan (AHP) for use in aquaculture and for the named farmed aquatic species?


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3. AQ-GFS 20.03.03: Can the producer demonstrate compliance regarding maximum residue limits (MRLs) in the market where the farmed aquatic species will be traded (domestic or international)?


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4. AQ-GFS 20.03.04: Are vaccines, medicines, and treatments used on the farm authorized and/or prescribed by a certified veterinarian/aquatic animal health professional?


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5. AQ-GFS 20.03.05: Is mixing feed with medicines on the farm avoided? When justified, does this practice follow the medication and treatment requirements listed in the aquaculture health plan (AHP)?


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6. AQ-GFS 20.03.06: Are neither natural nor synthetic hormones nor antibiotic agents used for the purpose of growth promotion?


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7. AQ-GFS 20.03.07: When stocks are vaccinated, is it done according to the aquaculture health plan (AHP) under AQ 20.02.01?


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8. AQ-GFS 20.03.08: Are antibiotic agents only applied following the diagnosis of an infectious bacterial disease?


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9. AQ-GFS 20.03.09: Are unused medicines or medicated feed past their use-by date and empty medicine containers or empty medicated feed bags disposed of in a controlled manner that will not result in subsequent misuse?


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AQ 20.04 Treatment Records

1. AQ-GFS 20.04.01: Does the producer maintain up-to-date records of medicines and treatment purchases or deliveries, including medicated feed, and records of administering medicines/medicated feed to farmed aquatic species?


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2. AQ-GFS 20.04.02: Can the producer provide a complete history, current overview, and trend analysis of farmed aquatic species treatments and application methods?


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3. AQ-GFS 20.04.03: Is there a system for identifying batches of farmed aquatic species that have received treatment requiring a preharvest withdrawal period?


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4. AQ-GFS 20.04.04: Are preharvest withdrawal periods for relevant treatments and for relevant production units known and strictly adhered to?


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AQ 20.05 Mortality

1. AQ-GFS 20.05.01: Are mortality inspections and removal from the production units carried out according to the aquaculture health plan (AHP)?


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2. AQ-GFS 20.05.02: Are mortalities, causes of death, and mortality trend analysis recorded at the production unit level?


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3. AQ-GFS 20.05.03: Does the farm have a system for dead-farmed aquatic species removal, storage, and disposal that ensures environmental aspects are not compromised and avoids spreading pathogens and diseases to its own stock and to the wild?


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4. AQ-GFS 20.05.04: Does the farm have a contingency plan for dealing with mass mortalities?


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AQ 20.06 All Pens In Bodies Of Water

1. AQ-GFS 20.06.01: Do suspended pen nets never touch the bottom of the body of water?


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2. AQ-GFS 20.06.02: Are nets in use individually identifiable and maintained in good condition?


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3. AQ-GFS 20.06.03: Are the recorded net mesh sizes appropriate for the size of farmed aquatic species (including cohabitant species) to prevent escapes and reduce the risk of injuries to the farmed aquatic species?


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4. AQ-GFS 20.06.04: Are pens and mooring systems suitably designed for their location and weather conditions according to a risk assessment, and are they correctly installed?


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5. AQ-GFS 20.06.05: Are pens clearly marked with navigation aids?


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AQ 20.07 Ponds

1. AQ-GFS 20.07.01: Are fallow periods defined, and where there is no fallowing, is this defined in the aquaculture health plan (AHP)?


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2. AQ-GFS 20.07.02: Are vegetative buffer zones and habitat corridors around pond systems and adjacent to farm boundaries maintained in good order and, where practical, improved?


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3. AQ-GFS 20.07.03: Is neither sewage nor manure used as fertilizer?


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4. AQ-GFS 20.07.04: Where pond rearing is based on or complemented by inorganic fertilization, are there defined procedures available, and are records kept of any quantities of fertilizers added to the pond?


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5. AQ-GFS 20.07.05: Is dredged sediment disposed of according to the environmental management plan (EMP)?


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AQ 20.08 Biosecurity

1. AQ-GFS 20.08.01: Does the site have a documented biosecurity plan?


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2. AQ-GFS 20.08.02: If there is an area management plan, is the farm actively participating and able to demonstrate compliance with the plan’s requirements?


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3. AQ-GFS 20.08.03: Where used, are harvesting containers cleaned and disinfected before reuse and transfer to the grow-out sites?


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4. AQ-GFS 20.08.04: Is there a documented equipment cleaning and disinfection plan?


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5. AQ-GFS 20.08.05: For all machinery and equipment (including filters), is a record kept of maintenance details, cleaning, and disinfecting?


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6. AQ-GFS 20.08.06: Do vehicles and vessels (including all transport systems and associated equipment) used for transporting farmed aquatic species or aquaculture feed, whether owned by the producer or subcontractors, show evidence of cleaning and disinfection procedures?


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7. AQ-GFS 20.08.07: Is there segregation or disinfection of equipment, workers, and vehicles between operating sites to reduce the transfer of diseases?


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8. AQ-GFS 20.08.08: Does the infrastructure support quarantine procedures for the site or farm in case of an infectious disease outbreak?


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9. AQ-GFS 20.08.09: Unless the health status is verified in advance, are brood stock/seedlings held in quarantine until their disease status is verified prior to their transfer to other areas?


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10. AQ-GFS 20.08.10: Are sites maintained in a clean and hygienic condition?


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11. AQ-GFS 20.08.11: Is a risk assessment that includes the need for incoming water disinfection in hatcheries, and the subsequent impact of discharge water, in place?


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AQ 20.09 Machinery And Equipment

1. AQ-GFS 20.09.01: Are equipment and systems designed, installed, and operated to minimize the risk of compromising farmed aquatic species’ health and minimize the risk of farmed aquatic species escapes?


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2. AQ-GFS 20.09.02: Are measures in place to prevent the escape of farmed stock into the local watercourse or the ingress of indigenous species into the farmed aquatic species holding areas?


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3. AQ-GFS 20.09.03: Do machinery and equipment (including filters) critical to ensuring good farmed aquatic species health and welfare have maintenance records?


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4. AQ-GFS 20.09.04: Where farmed aquatic species' health and welfare depend upon automatic systems/equipment (e.g., oxygen levels, pump pressure), are the systems equipped with alarms and backup systems?


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5. AQ-GFS 20.09.05: Where risk assessments show that oxygen levels could drop below the minimum for farmed aquatic species’ health and welfare, are oxygen supplementation systems available and maintained in good repair?


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AQ 04.01 Workers’ Occupational Health And Safety

1. AQ-GFS 04.01.01: Is there a documented risk assessment for workers’ health and safety?


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2. AQ-GFS 04.01.02: Does the farm have health and safety procedures?


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3. AQ-GFS 04.01.03: Are diving operations carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and in accordance with generally accepted principles for safe commercial diving practices?


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4. AQ-GFS 04.01.04: Do workers have access to clean toilets, food storage areas, designated eating and rest areas, handwashing facilities, and drinking water?


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5. AQ-GFS 04.01.05: Is human waste from toilets collected?


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6. AQ-GFS 04.01.06: Are all vessels licensed and fitted with safety equipment?


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AQ 04.02 Training And Assigned Responsibilities

1. AQ-GFS 04.02.01: Have workers received health and safety training according to the risk assessment?


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2. AQ-GFS 04.02.02: Have all persons on the farm received hygiene training?


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3. AQ-GFS 04.02.03: Does the hygiene training outline the outcome of the risk assessment for hygiene, to be adopted by workers and visitors?


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4. AQ-GFS 04.02.04: Do workers directly responsible for handling farmed aquatic species receive species-specific training in health, welfare, and handling techniques?


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5. AQ-GFS 04.02.05: Are records of all training activities kept?


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6. AQ-GFS 04.02.06: Where workers with special duties are identified, is competence in their tasks demonstrated, and are records available?


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AQ 04.03 Workers’ Hazards And First Aid

1. AQ-GFS 04.03.01: Are accident and emergency procedures displayed and communicated?


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2. AQ-GFS 04.03.02: Do warning signs identify all potential hazards, emergency exits, and escape routes?


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3. AQ-GFS 04.03.03: Is safety advice for substances hazardous to workers’ health and safety immediately available and accessible?


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4. AQ-GFS 04.03.04: Are first aid kits accessible at all permanent sites and fields near the work?


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5. AQ-GFS 04.03.05: Is there always at least one person trained in first aid present on the farm whenever on-farm activities are being carried out?


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AQ 04.04 Personal Protective Equipment

1. AQ-GFS 04.04.01: Are workers, visitors, and subcontractors equipped with suitable personal protective equipment (PPE)?


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2. AQ-GFS 04.04.02: Is personal protective equipment (PPE) maintained in clean conditions and stored appropriately so as not to pose any contamination risk to personal items?


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AQ 04.05 Workers’ Welfare

1. AQ-GFS 04.05.01: Is a member of the management clearly identifiable as responsible for the workers’ health, safety, and welfare?


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2. AQ-GFS 04.05.02: Is there communication between management and workers on issues related to their health, safety, and welfare?


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3. AQ-GFS 04.05.03: Are on-site living quarters compliant with applicable local regulations, habitable, and equipped with basic services and facilities?


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4. AQ-GFS 04.05.04: Is transportation provided to workers safe?


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5. AQ-GFS 04.05.05: Is the producer compliant with the GRASP v2 add-on (assessed by the same certification body (CB) conducting the audit for the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard for aquaculture)?


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AQ 21 Sampling And Testing Of Farmed Aquatic Species

1. AQ-GFS 21.01: Is there a sampling program, including frequency of testing, based on likely contaminants, residues, and substances for the type and location of the aquaculture operation and feed ingredients?


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2. AQ-GFS 21.02: Is the laboratory used to test for likely contaminants, residues, and substances accredited to the ISO/IEC 17025 standard or successfully participating in a proficiency ring-testing program?


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3. AQ-GFS 21.03: Are laboratory test results traceable to the specific batch?


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AQ 05 Outsourced Activities (Subcontractors)

1. AQ-GFS 05.01: Does the producer ensure that outsourced activities comply with the principles and criteria of the standard that are relevant to the services provided?


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