# 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, Article 25f: General aquaculture husbandry rules

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

1. The husbandry environment of the aquaculture animals shall be designed in such a way that, in accordance with their species specific needs, the aquaculture animals shall:
(a) have sufficient space for their wellbeing;
(b) be kept in water of good quality with sufficient oxygen levels, and
(c) be kept in temperature and light conditions in accordance with the requirements of the species and having regard to the geographic location;
(d) in the case of freshwater fish the bottom type shall be as close as possible to natural conditions;
(e) in the case of carp the bottom shall be natural earth.
2 . Stocking density and husbandry practices are set out in Annex XIIIa by species or group of species. In considering the effects of stocking density and husbandry practices on the welfare of farmed fish, the condition of the fish (such as fin damage, other injuries, growth rate, behaviour expressed and overall health) and the water quality shall be monitored.
3. The design and construction of aquatic containment systems shall provide flow rates and physiochemical parameters that safeguard the animals’ health and welfare and provide for their behavioural needs.
4. Containment systems shall be designed, located and operated to minimize the risk of escape incidents.
5. If fish or crustaceans escape, appropriate action must be taken to reduce the impact on the local ecosystem, including recapture, where appropriate. Documentary evidence shall be maintained.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2008/889/article/25f (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2008-889/article-25f
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