OIE
Aquatic Animal Health Code
Summary Description
Sets general principles on the welfare of animals during transport and at killing
Species
Fish
Jurisdiction
OIE
Sub-Jurisdiction
N/A
Type of Act
International Convention
Status
In force
Legal Value
Voluntary
Date Enacted
2019
Date Updated
June, 2023
Official Citation
World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), Aquatic Animal Health Code, 2019
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Sets general principles on procedures and broad specifications for the infrastructure (transport vehicles, slaughtering methods).
- Provides a cost/benefit welfare analysis for fish slaughter methods (Section 7).
- Includes rules on the use of antimicrobials (Section 6).
Weaknesses
- Only sets general rules, with no engineering standards.
- Does not provide enforcement mechanisms.
Related Laws/Policies
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