New stunning requirements for farmed fish slaughter are being implemented across EU member states with percussive and electrical stunning becoming mandatory.
Key Facts
Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in farmed fish slaughter progress
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
Mandatory stunning requirements prevent conscious suffering at slaughter.
What You Can Do
Support certification schemes requiring stunning before killing
Advocate for stunning requirements across all farmed fish species
Choose certified products meeting new slaughter welfare standards
Raise awareness of fish slaughter welfare progress