Aquatic Animal Health Code (OIE)

The Aquatic Animal Health Code, established by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), is a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring the health and welfare of aquatic animals, such as fish and shellfish. It provides standards for preventing and controlling disease outbreaks, promoting responsible aquaculture practices, and ensuring safe trade in aquatic species. The Code helps countries develop policies for the protection of aquatic life and public health, emphasizing the importance of biosecurity and disease management in sustaining global fisheries and aquaculture industries.