BREED

The harvesting of wild seaweeds and parts thereof, growing naturally in the sea is considered an organic production method provided that:

1. the growing areas are located in waters at high ecological status and are not unsuitable from the point of view of health 
2. the collection does not affect the long term stability of the natural habitat or the conservation of the species in the collection area 

To be considered organic, seaweed culture should be performed in coastal areas with environmental and health characteristics at least equivalent to the following:

1. sustainable practices shall be used at all stages of production, from collection of juvenile seaweed to harvesting algae adult
2. to ensure the maintenance of a large genetic diversity, should perform regular collection of juvenile seaweed in nature to complement populations
3. not be used fertilizers , except in indoor facilities and have been authorized for use in organic production for this purpose

• Artificial induction of polyploidy artificial hybridisation, nor cloning and production of strains monosex cannot be used.
• The use of hormones and hormone derivatives is prohibited.

FEED

• Up to 20% of the total average amount of feeding stuffs fed to livestock may originate from the grazing or harvesting of permanent pastures or forage parcels sown in accordance with an organic management on lands in their first year of conversion
• The food may comprise a maximum of 60 % of organic vegetable products.
• Astaxanthin derived primarily from organic sources, such as organic crustacean shells may be used in food for salmon and trout within the limits of their physiological needs
• Growth promoters and synthetic amino acids can not be used.

HEALTH CARE AND MEDICAL

• Allopathic veterinary medicinal chemical synthesis, including antibiotics, if necessary and under strict conditions, can be used when the use of phytotherapeutic , homeopathic and other products is inappropriate
• It is permitted the use of immunological veterinary medicinal products
• The use of allopathic treatments is limited to two treatments per year, with the exception of vaccinations and compulsory eradication schemes