Salmon Containment Workshop · - 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

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)


Animal species and origin

Reproduction

Feed and feeding

Health and welfare


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)


Animal Aquaculture (6)


Animal species and origin

Reproduction

Feed and feeding

Health and welfare


Antifouling measures and cleaning

Harvesting, transporting, slaughtering

Specific requirements for aquatic invertebrates


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


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)


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


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


Feed and Feeding

No antibiotics

No hormones

No synthetic growth agents

No synthetic appetite enhancers

No synthetic flavour enhancers

No synthetic colouring agents


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


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


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


1. Canadian Regulation (Safe Food for Canadians Act)

2. US standard (NOSB)

3. EU standard


Canada United States Europe

Antibiotics not allowed


Limited Antibiotics allowed

Major Differences






Monosex allowed Monosex silent Monosex not allowed

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90% Organic growth 95% Organic growth 66% Organic growth

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Fish meal / fish oil allowed

Fish meal / fish oil restricted


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RAS allowed RAS allowed RAS not allowed

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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

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Salmon Containment Workshop · - 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