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1 AS SSA AS SSA Australian Standard Australian Fish Names Standard

2 This Australian Standard was prepared by Seafood Services Australia Limited. As an accredited Standards Development Organization, Seafood Services Australia Limited develops and publishes seafood standards. The Standard was endorsed on behalf of the Council of Standards Australia on 16 July It was published on 30 October This Standard was issued in draft form for comment as DR Seafood Services Australia wishes to acknowledge the participation of the expert individuals that contributed to the development of this Standard through their representation on the Fish Names Committee of Seafood Services Australia Ltd. The following are represented on the Fish Names Committee (FNC): Voting members Seafood Services Australia (FNC Chair) Australian Seafood Industry Council (one member) Seafood Importers Association of Australia (one member) Recreational Fishing Representative (one member) Australian Fisheries Managers Forum (two members) Expertise based members (three members) Consumer representative (one member) Non-voting advisers CSIRO (three members) Non-voting FNC Secretariat Seafood Services Australia Non-voting observers The FNC invites a wide range of stakeholder interests to participate as observers, including: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation Australian Food and Grocery Council Department of Environment and Heritage Australian Quarantine Inspection Service Exports Australian Quarantine Inspection Service Imports Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Food Standards Australia New Zealand Aquarium industry Major grocery retailers Keeping Standards up-to-date Australian Standards are living documents that reflect progress in science, technology and systems. To maintain their currency, all Standards are periodically reviewed, and new editions are published. Between editions, amendments may be issued. Standards may also be withdrawn. It is important that readers assure themselves they are using a current Standard, which should include any amendments that may have been published since the Standard was published. Detailed information about Australian Standards, drafts, amendments and new projects can be found by visiting Australian Standards developed by the Seafood Services Australia (AS/SSA Standards) are updated, according to the needs of the industry, by amendments or revision. Users of AS/SSA Standards should make sure that they possess the latest amendments or editions. Representations concerning the need for a change to this Standard should be addressed to: The Secretariat, Fish Names Committee Seafood Services Australia PO Box 2188 Ascot Qld 4007 Telephone: Facsimile: ssa@seafoodservices.com.au

3 AS SSA Australian Standard Australian Fish Names Standard First published as AS SSA Seafood Services Australia Ltd is the industry development service arm of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation and the Australian seafood industry. Seafood Services Australia

4 Australian Fish Names Standard Version 1 - July 2007 Page 2 of 11 Australian Standard Australian Fish Names Standard. Copyright Seafood Services Australia PO Box 2188 Ascot Qld 4007 Disclaimers 1 Notwithstanding anything contained in this Standard: (a) SSA disclaims responsibility (including where SSA or any of its officers, employees, agents or contractors has been negligent) for any direct or indirect loss, damage, claim, or liability any person may incur as a result of any: (i) reliance on or compliance with this Standard; (ii) inaccuracy or inappropriateness of this Standard; or (iii) inconsistency of this Standard with any law; and (b) SSA disclaims responsibility (including where SSA or any of its officers, employees, agents or contractors has been negligent) for ensuring compliance by any person with this Standard. 2 The above disclaimers will not apply to the extent they are inconsistent with any relevant legislation. Copyright This document is copyright. You may reproduce it only as necessary for the purposes of you or your organisation considering or pursuing compliance with this Standard. You must not alter or amend this Standard.

5 Australian Fish Names Standard Version 1 - July 2007 Page 3 of 11 Table of Contents Introduction...4 Need for standard fish names...4 Purpose of this Standard...4 Preparation of this Standard...4 Fish Names Committee...5 Seafood Services Australia Scope Application Interpretative Guidelines Compliance with this Standard Abbreviations, definitions and terms Application Abbreviations Terms and definitions Footnotes References Application and format Referenced documents Requirements for using standard fish names Use of Standard Fish Names When fish are sold or traded to consumers When fish are sold or traded other than directly to consumers Standard Fish Names - Scope and Priority Use of other fish names When other fish names may be used Notification of use of other fish names...8 Annex A. Australian Standard Fish Names List...9 Australian Standard Fish Names List forms part of this Standard...9 Format and content...9 Categories...9 Updating the Australian Standard Fish Names List...9 Versions and titles...9 Australian Standard Fish Names List: All species...9 Australian Standard Fish Names List: (sub-lists)...10

6 Australian Fish Names Standard Version 1 - July 2007 Page 4 of 11 Introduction Need for standard fish names Public and consumer confidence is supremely important to the well being of Australia s $2.5 billion seafood industry. Confusion over fish names can undermine this confidence, create market impediments, undermine effective species-based fisheries management, and impede management of food safety. Australia has over 4500 native species of finfish, and many more crustaceans and molluscs. Several hundred of these species are important commercially, and many others support recreational activities such as fishing and diving. Australia also imports seafood products consisting of many other fish species from around the world to help satisfy the increasing demand for seafood. Confusion over fish names can be caused by the numerous species Australia has on offer, a species being known by more than one name, or the same name being used for more than one species. As early as the 1920s, meetings were held in Sydney to discuss fish names as the local and regional variations were becoming apparent. Extensive work on standardizing names used for fish in Australia has been undertaken since the early 1980s by industry, governments, scientists and other stakeholders. Major progress has been made since 1992 as a result of strategic investments by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation. SSA has maintained this momentum since it accepted responsibility for standardizing fish names in 2001, culminating in the development of this Standard. The Australian Standard Fish Names List (Annex A to this Standard) now includes agreed names for over 600 commercially important domestic and imported species of fish, and over 4,000 domestic finfish. The process of assigning these agreed names drew on the expertise of several of the world s best fisheries taxonomists and other key stakeholders. The development and maintenance of this Standard is underpinned by rigorous procedures that have been agreed to by government, industry and other stakeholders over the last two decades and which are administered by SSA and its Fish Names Committee. Purpose of this Standard Use of standard fish names in Australia, as defined in this Standard, will achieve outcomes that are consistent with the aims of industry and governments, including: improved sustainability of fisheries resources (use of standard names by all stakeholders will enable more accurate fisheries monitoring and stock assessments) improved industry profitability (increased efficiency in seafood marketing and consumer confidence) reduced public health risks (more effective management of food safety and seafood related public health incidents) reduced potential for misleading and deceptive conduct (more accurate trade descriptors enabling consumers to make more informed choices when purchasing seafood). Preparation of this Standard SSA was accredited as a Standards Australia, Standards Development Organisation in April This Standard was prepared by the SSA s Fish Names Committee (FNC) in accordance with requirements set down for developing Australian Standards. The Standards is the result of a consensus among a wide range of stakeholders and an extensive process of consultation including with the Fish Names Experts Group and the general public.

7 Australian Fish Names Standard Version 1 - July 2007 Page 5 of 11 Fish Names Committee The membership and operational procedures for the Fish Names Committee (FNC) are specified in SSA s Fish Names Handbook. The FNC membership reflects the important role of key stakeholders in the fish names process and ensures that the committee collectively possesses skills and knowledge relating to: a. seafood production/harvesting b. seafood marketing and trade c. promotion and public relations d. seafood consumer issues e. fish taxonomy and nomenclature f. legislation and processes relevant to the import and export of seafood g. government operations and processes, including regulatory issues relevant to seafood h. industry leadership i. corporate governance including the operations of Boards or committees For a current list of FNC members go to: Seafood Services Australia SSA is a not-for-profit company established by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation and the Australian Seafood Industry Council to be a catalyst for sustainable development of the Australian seafood industry.

8 Australian Fish Names Standard Version 1 - July 2007 Page 6 of Scope This Standard defines standard fish names for use in Australia and specifies when standard fish names are required to be used. The Australian Standard Fish Names List (Annex A) is incorporated into and forms part of this Standard. 1.1 Application This Standard provides guidance on complying with requirements for the use of standard fish names in Australia, and is intended for use by people and businesses involved with fish or seafood in Australia. 2. Interpretative Guidelines 2.1 Compliance with this Standard Requirements designated by the words shall or shall not are mandatory for organizations seeking to achieve compliance with this Standard. Requirements designated by the words should or should not are recommended, but are not mandatory to achieve compliance with this Standard. 2.2 Abbreviations, definitions and terms Application For the purpose of this Standard, if there is conflict between the definitions in this document and those in other relevant standards or documents, the definitions herein take precedence Abbreviations Abbreviation AFNS ASFNL ASIC FNC FNEG FRDC SFN SGN SSA Full Description Australian Fish Names Standard Australian Standard Fish Names List (part of this standard) Australian Seafood Industry Council Inc. Fish Names Committee Fish Names Expert Group Australian Government Fisheries Research and Development Corporation standard fish name standard group name Seafood Services Australia Limited

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