Get Fish Hatchery License in Freshwater

Special conditions

• The integrated aquaculture license for fish breeding in freshwater (hatching) is issued upon the completion of construction at the fish farm.
• Using medications, hormones, or feed additives is not allowed without prior authorization.
• Fish feed must be stored properly and safely.
• Spraying chemical pesticides or medicines on trees near the fish farm and using agricultural tools for these purposes in the vicinity of the farm are prohibited.
• Ministry technicians, specialists, and researchers must be granted access to inspect the farm and collect data to enhance fish production.
• The licensee must allow specialists to take fish samples during harvest for analysis and research purposes.
• The licensee is responsible for ensuring the quality of fish at harvest and during marketing, adhering to the standards set by the Ministry to maintain quality.
• Compliance with the Fish Farming Regulations and the Quality Control of Farmed Fish, as stipulated in Ministerial Decision No. (177/2012), is mandatory.
• Freshwater fish are bred in an integrated system that combines fish breeding (hatching) with crops.
• The aquaculture farm area must not exceed 10% of the total farm area.
• The farm area must be at least 3 acres.
• The fish farm owner must comply with the water quality standards set by the ministry.
• A sufficient source of groundwater must be available for use in aquaculture.
• Wastewater from the fish farm should be used for irrigating crops and trees, with amounts controlled to avoid waste.
• Discharging excess wastewater beyond the needs of the agricultural land into the sewage system or low-lying areas is strictly prohibited.
• Introducing new species for aquaculture is prohibited without prior approval from the relevant authorities.