Advanced pre-slaughter welfare standards for salmon are being developed and implemented in leading markets. These standards specify maximum crowding duration, stunning requirements, and monitoring obligations.
Advanced pre-slaughter standards that specify quantitative limits on crowding, require verified stunning efficacy, and mandate monitoring represent the most welfare-protective regulatory approach available. Moving from general requirements to measurable, auditable standards with continuous improvement obligations creates accountability and drives ongoing welfare improvement in the most welfare-critical phase of salmon production.