Act No. 12 of 1959 relative to quality control of fish and fish products. Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 1959 (1998) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Fish products International trade Internal trade Institution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract Fish means all marine and freshwater animals fit for human consumption or used as feeding stuffs, except mammals, reptiles and amphibious animals. Fish products are products of which raw material of fish forms a substantial part. The Act applies also to imported fish (sect. 1). Pursuant to section 2 the Government may issue rules relative to processing and storage of fish and fish products, rules which regulate the sale of fish and fish products, rules which prohibit the use of fish in certain periods or from certain origin, rules which prescribe quality standards for fish or fish products, or rules which place limits on importation of fish and fish products. Prime responsibility for control of the observance of provisions of the present Act and implementing regulations is assigned to a control body to be appointed by the Crown. (11 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implemented by Decree relative to delegation of authority pursuant to the Act relative to quality control of fish and fish products. Legislation | Norway | 1960 (1962) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 100 of 2002 to prohibit until further notice the importation of products of animal origin from China. Legislation | Norway | 2002 (2002) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Institution, Meat, Fish products, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree relative to control of fish meal, fish oil, etc. (No. 416 of 1999). Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004) Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Inspection, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 1471 of 1998 to regulate supervision and control of the importation and exportation of food and products of animal origin other than food from third countries. Legislation | Norway | 1998 (1999) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Institution, Meat, Fish products, Animal by-products Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive No. 1698 of 2002 concerning the creation of the Food Control agency. Legislation | Norway | 2002 Keyword: Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 1525 of 1999 relative to charges for services of control authorities. Legislation | Norway | 1999 Keyword: Fishing charge, Aquaculture, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act). Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2018) Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Animal health, Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Processing/handling, Early warning system, Traceability/product tracing, Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX