The control of chemicals used in aquaculture in Europe

• Published in: Journal of applied ichthyology Vol. 17; no. 4; pp. 173 - 180
• Main Authors: Costello, MJ, Grant, A, Davies, A, Cecchini, S, Papoutsoglou, S, Quigley, D, Saroglia, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford UK Blackwell Science Ltd 01.08.2001
• Subjects: Dicentrarchus labrax; Marine; Oncorhynchus mykiss; Salmo salar; Sparus aurata; Europe

A range of chemicals are used in European marine aquaculture and these may be categorized as disinfectants, antifoulants and medicines (includes vaccines). This article provides a review of chemicals used in aquaculture in Europe, their regulatory status, and a checklist of points considered best pr...