Definition """The aim of the Aquatic Animal Health Code (...) is to assure the sanitary safety of international trade in aquatic animals (fish, molluscs and crustaceans) and their products. This is achieved through the detailing of health measures to be used by the veterinary authorities of importing and exporting countries to avoid the transfer of agents pathogenic for animals or humans, while avoiding unjustified sanitary barriers.""" Reference "OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health) website http://www.oie.int/eng/normes/en_acode.htm (2/2/2006)"