Important Points About This Website

This guide is intended to provide guidance to operators in the humane harvesting of fish. However, anyone aiming to undertake stunning and slaughter procedures should also seek practical training with an experienced operator. In some countries, training and certification may be required by law.

In order to safeguard the welfare of the animals to be killed, it is necessary for the guide to be both thorough and illustrated. As such, some people may find some of the descriptions and graphics upsetting. Please do not read further if you feel you may be negatively affected by the content.

Stunning and slaughter equipment is potentially lethal. You are advised to read the safety section of these notes with particular care. If you are in any doubt as to any aspect of the safe operation of equipment you should consult the manufacturer. In no circumstances can the Humane Slaughter Association accept any liability for the way in which equipment is used, or for any loss, damage, death or injury caused thereby, since this depends on circumstances wholly outside of the HSA's control.

The HSA aims to provide up-to-date and accurate information. If you have suggestions for improving any of the material included in this guide please let us know at info@hsa.org.uk or using the contact details provided.

Hardcopy versions of this guidance are also available to purchase from the printed publications section of this website.