# Commission Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 of 5 September 2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control, Section 7

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

Organic production of penaeid shrimps and freshwater prawns ( Macrobrachium spp.):
Establishment of production unit/s
Location to be in sterile clay areas to minimise environmental impact of pond construction. Ponds to be built with the natural pre-existing clay. Mangrove destruction is not permitted.
Conversion time
Six months per pond, corresponding to the normal lifespan of a farmed shrimp.
Broodstock origin
A minimum of half the broodstock shall be domesticated after three years operating The remainder is to be pathogen free wild broodstock originating from sustainable fisheries. A compulsory screening to be implemented on the first and second generation prior to introducing to the farm.
Eyestalk ablation
Is prohibited.
Maximum on farm stocking densities and production limits
Seeding: maximum 22 post larvae/m 2
Maximum instantaneous biomass: 240 g/m 2

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2008/889/annex/XIIIa/section/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-889/annex-XIIIa/section-7
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