Chapter 2 Risk ranking to be applied in certain approved aquaculture establishments

The risk ranking referred to in point 1.2 of Chapter 1 must as a minimum, take into account the risk factors referred to in points (a) and (b). Where relevant, points (c) to (l) will also be considered:

1. (a)

   possibility of the direct spread of pathogens via water;

2. (b)

   movements of aquaculture animals;

3. (c)

   type of production;

4. (d)

   species of aquaculture animals kept;

5. (e)

   biosecurity system, including staff competence and training;

6. (f)

   density of aquaculture establishments and processing establishments in the area around the establishment concerned;

7. (g)

   proximity of establishments with a lower health status than the establishment concerned;

8. (h)

   disease history of the establishment concerned and of other local establishments;

9. (i)

   presence of infected wild aquatic animals in the area around the establishment concerned;

10. (j)

    risk posed by human activities in the proximity of the establishment concerned for example angling, the presence of transport routes, ports at which ballast water is exchanged;

11. (k)

    access to the establishment concerned by predators which may cause disease spread;

12. (l)

    track record of the establishment as regards compliance with the requirements of the competent authority.