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Wild clam traceability conditions of licence

Wild clam traceability conditions of licence
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As a licence holder, there are certain Conditions of Licence Footnote 1 which must be met in order to ensure the safe, sustainable and responsible use of harvested product. It is the responsibility of individuals to be informed of, and comply with, the Fisheries Act, Safe Food for Canadians Act and the Regulations made thereunder, in addition to the conditions of licence.

Compliance with regulations and conditions of licence helps to ensure the traceability of shellfish product from ‘beach to plate’. Answering the 4 - Ws of harvesting is key to ensuring that a robust traceability system is in place which helps to guarantee the safety of harvested product for consumers and safeguard a prosperous fishery for harvesters.

Who

Who is harvesting

What

What species is it

Where

Where are you harvesting

When

When are you harvesting

Reporting harvest

In addition to the recommendations to meet the 4 - Ws of harvesting, licence holders are reminded of the reporting requirements for the commercial clam fishery:

Compliance ensures

What are risks of non-compliance

If you notice a violation, please use the Observe, Record & Report (Enforcement Line): 1 (800) 465 - 4336

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