Fish Welfare at Slaughter
This position paper makes specific recommendations that are derived from and consistent with the AAC’s existing position paper, and the findings and conclusions of the Commission’s reports. The recommendations are […]
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Ratio of use of marine ingredients in fish feeds known as “Fish In Fish Out” (FIFO)
The AAC recognizes difference between FIFO and FFDR and how it is used by different stakeholders in different situations. Having said that, with a finite supply of fishmeal and fish […]
Promotion of the use of fish vaccines replacing the use of antimicrobials
The AAC recommends that in the next EMFF period (2021-2027) vaccines and the dissemination of effective vaccination strategies can be considered eligible for receiving public aid.
Revision of the control regulation
Measures relating to the specific consideration of vessels used in aquaculture, the traceability of aquaculture products and recreational shellfish fishing
Labelling of Caviar
EU aquaculture is the world leader in sturgeon farming and caviar production. The current rules on caviar labelling are mainly related to compliance with the rules governing the movement and […]
Level playing field
This position paper adresses the level-playing field for the aquaculture market. The aquaculture sector must be profitable to be able to make the investments neeeded to operate while profitability is […]
Recovery of the European Eel Stock
On June 5th, 2018, the European Commission asked the AAC to provide advice on measures to be taken to best undertake the recovery of European eels (Anguilla anguilla) due to […]
Presence of Tetrodotoxin in shellfish
This joint advice presents the views of the Aquaculture Advisory Council and the Market Advisory Council on Tetrodotoxin (TTX), a potent neurotoxin that is found in the organs of a […]
Relevance of the availability of effective vaccines in aquaculture
Veterinary vaccines play a major role in protecting animal health by preventing and controlling serious epizootic diseases and by preventing animal-to-human transmission of infectious diseases. The availability of vaccines for […]
AAC view on Brexit
The Aquaculture Advisory Council values the contributions of its United Kingdom Members to the work of the Council and to the European Union aquaculture sector. The AAC encourages that […]