Plan to control use of veterinary drugs in aquaculture industry

The use of veterinary drugs in aquaculture will be strictly supervised to ensure the safety and quality of aquatic products, according to a guideline aimed at promoting green development of the industry in China.

The authorities will step up efforts to develop ecologically friendly aquaculture to improve the quality of farmed fish and shellfish and minimize the environmental impact of raising them, according to the guideline jointly released by 10 central government agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

The guideline, made public on Friday, is the first of its kind since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.