The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has issued guidelines for the mandatory certification of aquaculture inputs to ensure they are free from harmful pharmacologically active substances and antibiotics. Manufacturers and importers must obtain a certificate of compliance from the Coastal Aquaculture Authority, which is valid for five years and renewable. The notification specifies strict labelling standards, including requirements for batch numbers, expiry dates, and clear indications of antibiotic-free status. A task force will conduct random inspections and testing to monitor compliance, with provisions for suspension of certification if inputs are found to be non-compliant. Applicants are required to submit detailed documentation, including antibiotic test reports and self-declarations, as part of the certification process.

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has issued guidelines for the mandatory certification of aquaculture inputs to ensure they are free from harmful pharmacologically active substances and antibiotics. Manufacturers and importers must obtain a certificate of compliance from the Coastal Aquaculture Authority, which is valid for five years and renewable. The notification specifies strict labelling standards, including requirements for batch numbers, expiry dates, and clear indications of antibiotic-free status. A task force will conduct random inspections and testing to monitor compliance, with provisions for suspension of certification if inputs are found to be non-compliant. Applicants are required to submit detailed documentation, including antibiotic test reports and self-declarations, as part of the certification process.