Please see below information distributed on behalf of the Fish Names Committee: 

Australian Fish Names Standard – Update #1/2023
 
Dear Fish Names Stakeholder,
 
Welcome back and hello to 2023!
 
New Email Process
We are changing how we email you! 
Fish Names (FN) are moving across to the FRDC system (as the accredited Standard Development Organisation (SDO)), that will be emailing you directly on behalf of the FN Committee.
 
Within the next hour you will receive a copy of this same email using the FRDC system - please check your inbox after this time and if you cant find the email, head to your junk/spam folder and add us to your safe senders list. 
 
If you have any questions around this new process, please email information@frdc.com.au.
 
Fish Names Committee (FNC) Meeting – FNC 42
FNC members met in October 2022.  Here they are pictured at FNC 42, along with Dr Carolyn Stewardson from FRDC:
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Standards Audit
Both the FRDC Standards AS 5300 (Fish Names) and AS 5301 (Aquatic Plant Names) underwent their full re-certification audit in September 2022, which resulted in the successful re-certification of the Standards.
 
Fish Names Online Database
The Fish Names Database you can access directly here. There are still updates occurring to the website itself and we will be creating resources on how to use the website and database in the coming months.
 
Next Fish Names Committee (FNC) Meeting – May 2023
If you are submitting an application to amend the Australian Fish Names Standard AS 5300, either by adding a new species or updating a currently listed species, all completed applications with supporting documents must be emailed through by 31 March 2023.  This will ensure they are added to the agenda for review.  The application form can be found here.  Email the completed document with any attachments to FNC@frdc.com.au. Also, you can use this email to get in touch if you have any questions.
 
FN Project Manager Update
I, Meaghan Dodd, have stepped down as the APN and FN Project Manager and currently formalising the close-out.  It has been a big 18 months, where we have developed how the Standards operate and connect online.  Whilst, it has been a very rewarding role, I will be taking the time to focus on my business, Intuitive Food Solutions, on improvement projects and training within the seafood industry.
 
I want to thank FRDC and the Committees for having me as part of their team, but also you, as key fish names stakeholders and wish you all the best for 2023.
I am looking forward to seeing what the Standards achieve in the coming years!
 
FRDC will be appointing the new Project Manager and will inform you in due process.
 
E-newsletter Feedback
Do you have any feedback or comments on the e-newsletter?  Do you like what you are reading, or would you like to see some changes?
Email FNC@frdc.com.au with your thoughts!
 
Keep Updated on the Australian Standard for Fish Names
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Keep Updated on the Australian Standard for Aquatic Plant Names
There is also an Australian Standard for Aquatic Plant Names (AS 5301).  If you want to be added the Aquatic Plant Name email list, register here
 


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