The best way for pet businesses to avoid overreaching legislation and trade bans is through self-regulation. Governments are keen for industries to regulate themselves because it means they don’t have to spend time and money creating legislation or enforcing new laws. Being healthy trade certified demonstrates a business’ commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, and it enhances your credibility with customers too because it helps to protect your customers’ pets and wild animals. That’s why Responsible Reptile Keeping is proud to endorse the Healthy Trade Institute. Video.
— Tony Wigley, Responsible Reptile Keeping