# Council Regulation (EC) No 708/2007 of 11 June 2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture, Article 1: Subject matter

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

This Regulation establishes a framework governing aquaculture practices in relation to alien and locally absent species to assess and minimise the possible impact of these and any associated non-target species on aquatic habitats and in this manner contribute to the sustainable development of the sector.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2007/708/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2007-708/article-1
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