Aquaculture

Farmed Salmon Welfare Standards

Norwegian and Scottish salmon welfare standards are being strengthened with new requirements for lice burden limits and slaughter welfare.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in farmed salmon welfare standards
Millions of animals benefit from better aquaculture welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

New salmon welfare standards improve welfare for billions of farmed fish.

What You Can Do

Choose salmon from certified farms meeting new standards
Support campaigners pushing for stronger salmon welfare requirements
Raise awareness of salmon welfare progress
Advocate for comprehensive fish welfare law