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The Freshwater Trout Aquaculture Dialogue (FTAD) has developed a comprehensive set of global standards for freshwater trout aquaculture, focusing on environmental and social responsibility. The standards cover six core principles: legal compliance, habitat and biodiversity conservation, water resource protection, fish health management, resource efficiency (specifically feed and energy), and social responsibility. Key requirements include prohibitions on transgenic trout and lethal predator control, strict limits on phosphorus discharge, and mandates for fair wages and the absence of child or forced labor. The standards apply to all freshwater trout production systems globally and require 100 percent compliance for certification. Implementation and third-party certification will be managed by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).

The Shrimp Aquaculture Dialogue (ShAD) has developed a comprehensive set of standards for shrimp farming, focusing on seven core principles: legal compliance, biodiversity conservation, community relations, responsible labor, shrimp health and welfare, broodstock management, and resource efficiency. The standards aim to reward the top 20% of producers by setting ambitious yet practical performance thresholds. Key requirements include the use of Biodiversity Environmental Impact Assessments (B-EIA) and participatory Social Impact Assessments (p-SIA), strict prohibitions on the use of transgenic shrimp and certain antibiotics, and mandates for the sustainable sourcing of feed ingredients. The standards apply to all scales of shrimp farming worldwide, specifically targeting species in the genus Liptopenaeus and Penaeus.

The Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue (SAD) has released a second draft of global standards for salmon farming, covering grow-out sites and smolt suppliers. The standards are organized into seven principles: legal compliance, biodiversity conservation, protection of wild populations, resource efficiency, disease and parasite management, social responsibility, and community engagement. Key requirements include strict limits on escapes, the use of area-based management for sea lice, restrictions on transgenic species, and the phase-out of open net-pen smolt production. The standards will be implemented by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) through third-party certification.

The Salmon Aquaculture Dialogue (SAD) has released a working draft of standards for salmon grow-out and smolt production. These standards cover seven key principles: legal compliance, biodiversity conservation, protection of wild populations, resource efficiency, disease management, social responsibility, and community engagement. The document specifies measurable indicators and performance levels, such as limits on sea lice, forage fish dependency ratios, and labor rights. Once finalized, these standards will be managed by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) for third-party certification.