| Location | No danger that the facility will be flooded and risk of pollution and contamination can be controlled. |
| Lay-out | Proper space is available for its facilities. Integrated with biosecurity measures to prevent contamination. |
| Facilities | Chemical substances, feed and veterinary drugs should be stored in safe condition. Facilities for disposal of wastes should be available. |
| Sanitation | Facilities and surrounding should be maintained in hygienic condition. Adequate disinfection procedure is implemented. |
| Feed quality | Packages should be properly labeled with the necessary description. Feeds should be applied on a first-in, first-out basis. |
| Chemical use | Veterinary drugs and chemical substances should only be those permitted under national regulations. |
| Harvesting | Harvesting equipment (e.g. container) should be cleaned, and kept in hygienic condition. Ensure that the viability is not affected by extreme stress. |
| Post-harvesting | Operations such as sorting and weighing should be carried out without damage to the product. |
