Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission

The Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission (the Aquatic Animals Commission), created in 1960, is responsible for ensuring that the Aquatic Animal Health Code (the Aquatic Code) and Manual of Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animals (the Aquatic Manual) reflect current scientific information.

The Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission (the Aquatic Animals Commission), created in 1960, is responsible for overseeing developments of the Aquatic Animal Health Code (the Aquatic Code) and Manual of Diagnostic Tests for Aquatic Animals (the Aquatic Manual) and ensuring that they reflect current scientific information.

The Aquatic Animals Commission comprises six members, who are elected by the World Assembly of Delegates for a three-year term. The members are internationally recognised specialists with a broad understanding of the major diseases of aquatic animals addressed by the Aquatic Code and with expertise in surveillance, diagnosis, prevention and control of aquatic animal diseases or methods, welfare of farmed fish, and experience in international trade in aquatic animals and aquatic animal products.

The Aquatic Animals Commission collaborates closely with the Code Commission and Biological Standards Commission for scientific expertise as well as to ensure harmonised approaches, as appropriate.

The Internal rules, Terms of reference of the Aquatic Animals Commission and Qualifications of its members can be found in the Basic Texts (pp. 6-7):


Aquatic Animals

To learn more about the importance of aquatic animals and the WOAH Aquatic Animal Health Strategy 2021-2025:

Aquatic animal health and welfare

Aquatic animals play a key role in achieving a more prosperous and secure world, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Aquatic Animals Health Strategy

From 2021-2025, this Strategy will improve aquatic animal health and welfare worldwide, contributing to sustainable economic growth, poverty alleviation and food security, thereby supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Contact us

  • Dr. Ingo Ernst

    President, Aquatic Animals Commission; Director Aquatic Pest and Health Policy

    AUSTRALIA

  • Dra. Alicia Gallardo Lagno

    Vice-President, Aquatic Animals Commission; Senior Adviser FARMAVET

    CHILE

  • Dr. Fiona Geoghegan

    Vice-President, Aquatic Animals Commission; Legislative Officer

    IRELAND

  • Dr Espen Rimstad

    Professor in virology

    NORWAY

  • Dr. Hong Liu

    Deputy Director

    PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

  • Dr. Kevin William Christison

    Specialist Scientist

    SOUTH AFRICA

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