Salmon Containment Workshop · - COTA 2012 Canada is the 5th largest organic market worldwide -...
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Salmon Containment Workshop
Justin Henry
Target Marine Hatcheries Ltd Northern Divine Caviar
April 30th, 2014
The 5 W’s of the Organic Standard Why an organic standard?
Who developed the standard?
What is covered in the standard?
What does this have to do with “salmon containment”?
When will Canada have Equivalency?
Where can I find certified organic seafood?
Why an organic standard? Compliment other organic standards
(Canada, USA, EU)
Facilitate organic trade
Manage importation
Encourage organic farming
Meet growing demand for organic food
Why an organic standard?
From 2006 - 2010, the Canadian organic consumer market increased by 160% ($1 to $2.6 billion) - COTA 2012
Canada is the 5th largest organic market worldwide - COTA 2012
US and EU Organic equivalency agreements give Canada access to 96% of the global organic market ($59 billion) - COTA 2012
Premium salmon sold to Safeway in Vancouver and Wegmans in DC, Maryland, and Virginia
Who developed the standard?
1996: Early discussions with a few companies
2002: First POSA standard developed
2004 – 2008: Discussions on BC certification
2008 – 2009: Working group built framework for national standard (BC/PQ)
2010 – 2012: CGSB (federal) committee developed national standard
April 2012: Canadian Organic Aquaculture Standard released
Who developed the standard? CGSB Committee
Regulatory bodies (Health Canada, CFIA, DFO, ON, QC, AB)
Academic/Research institutions (BCCAHS, CSR)
ENGOs (MU, CCNB, LOS)
Producer associations (CAIA, NAIA, NOAA, POSA, BCSGA)
Consumer advocacy groups (CIA, CCC)
First Nations (AFN)
Organic agriculture groups (OFC, COTA)
Who developed the standard? CAN/CGSB-32.312-2012
Organic Aquaculture Standards
ICS 65.150
National Standard of Canada
Can be purchased from CGSB website for $88.50
What is covered in the standard? Introduction
Description (I)
Developed for equivalency with Canada and EU
Agriculture Canada Aquaculture EU
What is covered in the standard? Introduction
General Principles (II)
1. Protect the environment
2. Maintain long term biological stability
3. Recycle materials and resources
4. Provide attentive care
5. Maintain the organic integrity of the products
What is covered in the standard? Scope (1)
Seaweeds, aquatic plants, aquaculture animals (fish and shellfish)
Processed products for human and animal consumption
Aquaculture animal feed
What is covered in the standard? Scope (1)
Prohibited Substances
All GMO material except vaccines
Synthetic pesticides
Synthetic growth regulators
Antibiotics
Synthetic processing substances
Cloned animals and their descendants
What is Covered in the Standard?
Referenced Publications (2)
Definitions and Terminology (3)
What is Covered in the Standard? Organic Plan (4)
Detail production, processing, handling, and management practices
Record keeping and identification
Traceability
Transition period
Parallel production and buffer zones
What is Covered in the Standard? Seaweeds and Aquatic Plant Aquaculture (5)
Water quality and environment
Sustainable harvesting
Cultivation conditions
Antifouling measures
Cleaning of equipment and facilities
What is Covered in the Standard? Animal Aquaculture (6)
Water quality and environment
Animal species and origin
Reproduction
Feed and feeding
Health and welfare
Cultivation conditions
Antifouling measures and cleaning
Harvesting, transporting, slaughtering
Specific requirements for aquatic invertebrates
What is Covered in the Standard?
Pest Management (7)
Processing, Handling, Transportation and Storage (8)
Permitted Substance Lists (9, 10, 11, 12) Only substances in the Permitted Substances List (PSL) may be used
(similar to terrestrial list)
What does this have to do with “salmon containment”?
Animal Aquaculture (6)
Water quality and environment
Animal species and origin
Reproduction
Feed and feeding
Health and welfare
Cultivation conditions
Antifouling measures and cleaning
Harvesting, transporting, slaughtering
Specific requirements for aquatic invertebrates
What does this have to do with “salmon containment”?
Water Quality and Environment
Nutrient cycling through practices such as IMTA is encouraged
Mechanical filters are permitted
Feed waste, manure, and mortalities that have been collected shall be recycled
What does this have to do with “salmon containment”?
Aquaculture Animal Species and Origin
Aquaculture animals that are introduced in a production unit shall come from organic sources
If not commercially available, stock from non-organic hatcheries may be used (90% of biomass gain must be under organic management)
What does this have to do with “salmon containment”?
Reproduction
Methods involving human intervention to extract gametes and fertilize eggs is permitted
Treatment of broodstock to induce spawning is permitted
Treatment of broodstock for the production of monosex stocks is permitted
What does this have to do with “salmon containment”?
Feed and Feeding
Pigments from organic sources may be added to the feed. When organic sources are not commercially available, only non-synthetic pigments may be used (yeast, algae, bacteria)
Trimmings should be preferentially used as a source of fishmeal when organic sources are not available
Contaminants shall not exceed 80% of the maximum residual limits
What does this have to do with “salmon containment”?
Feed and Feeding
No antibiotics
No hormones
No synthetic growth agents
No synthetic appetite enhancers
No synthetic flavour enhancers
No synthetic colouring agents
What does this have to do with “salmon containment”?
Health and Welfare
Facilities should be designed to minimize stress
Vaccinations are permitted
Prophylactic treatment with synthetic veterinary drugs is prohibited
Medical treatment for sick or injured animals shall not be withheld to preserve their organic status
A comprehensive plan to minimize parasite problems is required
What does this have to do with “salmon containment”?
Cultivation Conditions
Recirculation systems are permitted
Prolonged light periods are permitted up to the day length naturally encountered by the species
Stocking densities are dependent on the type of system and species of fish
What does this have to do with “salmon containment”?
Harvesting and Slaughtering
Handling techniques shall minimize physiological stress and injury
Tranquillizing chemicals, paralyzing toxins and carbon dioxide are prohibited
Slaughter techniques shall render vertebrate animals immediately unconscious and insensible to pain
Slaughter by suffocation is prohibited
When will Canada have Equivalency?
1. Canadian Regulation (Safe Food for Canadians Act)
2. US standard (NOSB)
3. EU standard
When will Canada have Equivalency?
Canada United States Europe
Antibiotics not allowed
Antibiotics not allowed
Limited Antibiotics allowed
Major Differences
When will Canada have Equivalency?
Canada United States Europe
Antibiotics not allowed
Antibiotics not allowed
Limited Antibiotics allowed
Monosex allowed Monosex silent Monosex not allowed
Major Differences
When will Canada have Equivalency?
Canada United States Europe
Antibiotics not allowed
Antibiotics not allowed
Limited Antibiotics allowed
Monosex allowed Monosex silent Monosex not allowed
90% Organic growth 95% Organic growth 66% Organic growth
Major Differences
When will Canada have Equivalency?
Canada United States Europe
Antibiotics not allowed
Antibiotics not allowed
Limited Antibiotics allowed
Monosex allowed Monosex silent Monosex not allowed
90% Organic growth 95% Organic growth 66% Organic growth
Fish meal / fish oil allowed
Fish meal / fish oil restricted
Fish meal / fish oil restricted
Major Differences
When will Canada have Equivalency?
Canada United States Europe
Antibiotics not allowed
Antibiotics not allowed
Limited Antibiotics allowed
Monosex allowed Monosex silent Monosex not allowed
90% Organic growth 95% Organic growth 66% Organic growth
Fish meal / fish oil allowed
Fish meal / fish oil restricted
Fish meal / fish oil restricted
RAS allowed RAS allowed RAS not allowed
Major Differences
When will Canada have Equivalency?
Canada United States Europe
Antibiotics not allowed
Antibiotics not allowed
Limited Antibiotics allowed
Monosex allowed Monosex silent Monosex not allowed
90% Organic growth 95% Organic growth 66% Organic growth
Fish meal / fish oil allowed
Fish meal / fish oil restricted
Fish meal / fish oil restricted
RAS allowed RAS allowed RAS not allowed
Net pens allowed Net pens restricted Net pens allowed
Major Differences
What Seafood is Certified Organic?
Caviar & Sturgeon: 1 company
Sablefish: 1 company
Salmon: 2 companies
Trout: 3 companies
Mussels: 9 companies
Feed: 2 companies
Processing: 7 companies?
When will I answer your
Questions?
Salmon Containment Workshop
Justin Henry Target Marine Hatcheries Ltd.
Northern Divine Caviar
April 30th 2014