This Code of Good Veterinary Practices specifies the requirements for the quality systems for veterinarians.

The aims of this Code are

• to safeguard animal health, animal welfare and public health at those stages where veterinarians are involved
• to achieve customer satisfaction through the delivery of quality products and services by prevention of non-conformity
• to show the general public, competent authorities and stakeholders in the agro food chain that the veterinary profession is a trustworthy partner in all sections of society where it delivers its services.

This code is applicable to all veterinarians, although not all clauses or schedules will be applicable to all veterinarians.