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Scotland
Finfish (mainly
salmon with
some rainbow trout and
turbot); shellfish (oysters,
scallops,
mussels)
Maximum
weight
of fish to
achieve
sustainability at
a farm
Hydrological character, biological,
sediment and
water quality
Biotoxins in shellfish
flesh, phytoplankton
in shellfish growing
water; maximum residue limit for chemical
in finfish flesh
Permission required
from Veterinary
Medicines
Directorate
Permission required from
Veterinary Medicines
Directorate
Spain
Shellfish (mainly
mussels,
cockles,
clams); some
(salmon,
turbot)
No figure
Water quality for
shellfish
EC Directives controlling
production; maximum
residue levels in flesh
Controlled by
veterinarian
–
Sweden
Finfish some
shellfish
(mussels)
No figures
for finfish,
10,000 t
for shellfish
Water classification
according to
organic matter
and metals in
mussel tissue;
farm sites, extraction and discharge
of water, nutrients
Species (and strains)
allowed
Use permitted
Use permitted
Table 2.3 (continued)
Regulatory control
Country
Type of marine
aquaculture
Carrying
capacity
Environmental
standards
Food standards
Medicines licenses
Pesticides licenses