Our Hysan range of personal care products ensure that operators handling the fish do not transmit bacteria and viruses to the surface. Products include hand and surface wipes, as well as an alcohol free hand sanitising gel that does not cause skin drying and chaffing.

In order to reduce stress and adrenalin release during the harvesting process in aquaculture applications, Scotmas recommend the use of the IW Fish Harvester™. This unit automatically stuns and slits the fish, and is capable of processing up to 6 tons of salmon per hour without the harmful release of adrenalin into the muscle caused by manual harvesting techniques.

Once packed into crates for transport, a small amount of Aquabon, diluted in water should be poured over the fish in order to remove surface bacteria such as listeria that will begin to spoil the fish in transport. The ice used for packing the fish should be manufactured with our Cidox chlorine dioxide biocide. The slow release of chlorine dioxide onto the surface of the fish as the ice melts will help to prevent spoilage and odours during transport.