Members sign an agreement, promising to abide by the letter and spirit of the OATA Code of Conduct (now available as a printable PDF download).

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Contents

1. Code of Conduct for retailers
   
   • General points
2. Livestock
   
   • Receipt of animal livestock
3. Retail sale of animal livestock
   
4. Code of Conduct for importers
   
   • International movement of livestock
   • Carrying
   • General responsibilities
5. Unpacking imported livestock
   
   • Sale and movement of livestock
6. Routine care of livestock
   
   • Animal
   • Care of plants
7. The manufacture and sale of glass aquaria
   
   • Insurance
   • Installation
   • Manufacture
   • Testing
8. Testing laboratory
   
9. Use of a logo to denote quality
   
10. Health and safety at work
    
    • General
    • Staff
    • Out of hours
    • Use of medicines
    • Staff training
11. The Sale of Goods Act
    
    • Pricing
    • Complaints
12. Appendix A
    
    • Stocking densities
    • Water quality criteria
    • Guide stocking densities