What is the Code of Good Practice?

Salmon in Scotland is farmed to world class standards, including those laid out in the Code of Good Practice for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture.

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What technical standards are set for Scottish Aquaculture?

The Technical Standard for Scottish Finfish Aquaculture determines the technical requirements for fish farm equipment in Scotland.

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When did salmon farming in Scotland begin?

The earliest recorded efforts to hatch salmon eggs date way back to 1838!

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What is Label Rouge Scottish salmon?

In 1992, Scottish salmon was the first fish and first non-French product to be awarded the Label Rouge quality mark.

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Is Scottish salmon popular worldwide?

In numerous taste tests and polls of international seafood buyers, Scottish Salmon has been voted the world's best.

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Does Scottish salmon help to support families in rural Scotland?

Scottish salmon offers higher than average wages and opportunities for people to build lifelong careers.

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How much Scottish salmon is exported to the rest of the world?

Scottish salmon is the UK's top food export, with sales worth £578 million in 2022, according to official statistics released by the UK Government.

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