Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Cultivated plants

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

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Act entered into force on 1 January 2004.

Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to ensure the safety of food and to promote health, quality, and consumer interests throughout the entire value chain, as well as to ensure environmentally friendly production. The Act shall further promote good health of plants and animals and shall also take into account the interests of all stakeholders along the entire value chain, including market access In third countries. The Act covers all aspects related to the production, processing, and distribution of raw materials and food, including drinking water. It further encompasses all aspects related to the production of materials and objects intended to come into contact with or may have an impact on raw materials or food. Furthermore, the law covers all use of raw materials. Finally, the Act covers all matters related to plant and animal health, including products, objects, and organisms that may carry infectious agents.

Full text

English/Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Repeals

Act No. 54 of 1997 to prescribe measures in respect of fish and other aquatic animal disease.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2000)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Quarantine, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 6 of 1978 relative to common food control.

Legislation | Norway | 1978 (2000)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 18 of 1973 relative to the control of feedstuffs.

Legislation | Norway | 1973 (1997)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 12 of 1959 relative to quality control of fish and fish products.

Legislation | Norway | 1959 (1998)

Keyword: Fish products, International trade, Internal trade, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 4 of 1962 relative to measures for combating animal disease.

Legislation | Norway | 1962 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 82 of 1970 relative to seed and planting material.

Legislation | Norway | 1970 (2000)

Keyword: Planting material/seeds, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 9 of 1963 relative to plant protection substances.

Legislation | Norway | 1963 (1997)

Keyword: Plant protection, Pesticides, Biological control agents, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 83 of 1970 relative to trade in fertilizers and soil improvers.

Legislation | Norway | 1970 (1997)

Keyword: Plant protection, Fertilizers/nutrients, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Packaging/labelling, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 3 of 1933 relative to the control of food, etc.

Legislation | Norway | 1933 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Inspection, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 53 of 2000 relative to plant health.

Legislation | Norway | 2000

Keyword: Basic legislation, Plant protection, Pests/diseases, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 9 of 1997 relative to meat production.

Legislation | Norway | 1997

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, Transport/storage, Animal welfare, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decree No. 1239 of 2003 relative to animal health requirements for the placing on the market and importation of aquaculture animals and aquaculture products.

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2006)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, International trade, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No.1148 of 1999 concerning the transportation and treatment of animal waste and establishments that handle animal waste.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal reproduction, Animal by-products, International trade, Pesticides, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1416 of 2000 prohibiting the use of enriched animal proteins in feed for livestock animals.

Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2004)

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 421 of 2001 concerning special protective measures in relation with the importation of fresh meat of hoofed animals from Argentina.

Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, International trade, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1250 of 2006 relative to slaughterhouses and processing facilities for aquaculture animals.

Legislation | Norway | 2006 (2014)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Standards, Animal welfare, Aquatic animals, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Processing/handling, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 320 of 1994 concerning meat inspection and the trade in and other handling of fresh meat.

Legislation | Norway | 1994 (2005)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, International trade, Residues, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 251 of 1988 concerning wild oats.

Legislation | Norway | 1988 (2004)

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Plant production, Plant protection, Weeds, Pests/diseases, Inspection, Cereals/grains/rice, Internal trade, Crops/grasses, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1157 of 1987 relative to the spreading of plant protection substances in forests.

Legislation | Norway | 1987 (2004)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Forest management/forest conservation, Soil pollution/quality, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 9941 of 1965 concerning the list of diseases as covered by the Food Act.

Legislation | Norway | 1965 (2005)

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 3 of 1979 relative to the sterilization of waste used as animal feed.

Legislation | Norway | 1979 (2004)

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Standards, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 744 of 1988 prohibiting the importation of animals in Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 1988 (2004)

Keyword: Animal production, International trade, Alien species, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1347 of 2005 relative to the carrying into effect of Commission Regulation (EC) No. 136/2004 laying down procedures for veterinary checks at Community border inspection posts on products imported from third countries.

Legislation | Norway | 2005 (2017)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1484 of 1998 concerning control and supervision on the importation and exportation of living animals, breeding material and animal waste inside of the EEA area, and import of living animals from third countries.

Legislation | Norway | 1998 (2016)

Keyword: International trade, Fish disease, Inspection, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal reproduction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Instructions No. 1166 of 1999 relative to supervision and control of the importation and exportation and transit of food and products of animal origin from third countries.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2006)

Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Meat, Inspection, Registration, Fish products, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal by-products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1785 of 2004 relative to the operation of aquaculture installations.

Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2007)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, EIA, Fish disease, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 286 of 2005 prohibiting the placing on the market of feed with a increased cadmium content.

Legislation | Norway | 2005 (2005)

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Inspection, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1045 of 2005 relative to animal health requirements for the production, processing. placing on the market and importation from third countries of food and food products of animal origin for consumption purposes.

Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2014)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Institution, Meat, Fish products, Animal by-products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1254 of 2007 concerning animal by-products that are not intended for human consumption.

Legislation | Norway | 2007

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Transport/storage, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal by-products, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 511 of 2007 prohibiting the use of animal proteins in feed for livestock animals.

Legislation | Norway | 2007 (2007)

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 819 of 2008 on the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and aquaculture products and prevention, limitation and eradication of disease in aquatic organisms.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, International trade, Inspection, Certification, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 821 of 2008 relative to approval and use of means of disinfecting in aquaculture facilities and transport units.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Disinfection/disinfestation, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal health, Residues, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 16 of 2008 relative to responsibility and duties of national reference laboratories for salmonella.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Aquatic animals, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 108 of 2008 concerning protection measures regarding importation of fish products from Albania.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Fish products, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 967 of 2009 relative to labelling requirements for fish products.

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1095 of 2009 relative to fighting of lice in aquaculture facilities.

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Marine fishes, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 409 of 1997 relative to the prohibition to place chewing bones on the market.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 315 of 2001 concerning product traceability labelling of fresh beef meat.

Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Traceability/product tracing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1069 of 1999 concerning the testing and approval of plant varieties.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Authorization/permit, Registration, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 887 of 2000 concerning coffee and chicory extracts.

Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Packaging/labelling, Beverages

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1 of 1972 concerning preserved vegetables and fruit.

Legislation | Norway | 1971 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Packaging/labelling, Treated food, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 9632 of 1956 concerning the production, labelling and placing on the market of cheese.

Legislation | Norway | 1956 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, International trade, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 541 of 1989 relative to animal breeding stations.

Legislation | Norway | 1989 (2004)

Keyword: Animal health, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Non-governmental entity, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 17 of 1985 relative to the commercial sale of livestock.

Legislation | Norway | 1985 (2004)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Internal trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 137 of 1994 relative to hygiene and other conditions in slaughterhouses, processing establishments and cooling and freezing storages for fresh meat.

Legislation | Norway | 1994 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Inspection, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Transport/storage, HACCP

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1375 of 1993 concerning casein and caseinate.

Legislation | Norway | 1993 (2004)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Inspection, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1074 of 1999 concerning animal health conditions in relation to importation and exportation of certain animal products and animal waste.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2013)

Keyword: International trade, Fish disease, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases, Animal reproduction, Animal by-products, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1315 of 2007 relative to zones for the prevention of infection and the fighting of pancreas disease affecting aquaculture animals.

Legislation | Norway | 2007

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Transport/storage, Inspection, Aquatic animals, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 595 of 2004 relative to prevention, control and eradication of transmissable spongiform encephalopathy (TSE).

Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2007)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 360 of 2011 concerning labelling and placing on the market of feed.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Animal health, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 60 of 2011 relative to further requirements for the transportation, placing on the market and importation of aquaculture animals and aquaculture products.

Legislation | Norway | 2011 (2017)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1413 amending the Order on fish farm operations (aquaculture operations regulations).

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Aquaculture, Allocation/quota, Inspection, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Total allowable catch

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 35 on special protection in the import of rice products from China.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: International trade, Cereals/grains/rice, Consumer protection, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Certification, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 799 of 2008 relative special protective measures in relation with the importation of fish products from Gabon.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 106 of 2009 relative to the recognition of standards for certification of ecological aquaculture production.

Legislation | Norway | 2009

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Ecological production/organic production, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 39 of 2010 on feed hygiene.

Legislation | Norway | 2010 (2010)

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1210 of 2006 relative special protective measures in relation with the importation of fish products from Brazil.

Legislation | Norway | 2006

Keyword: Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1052 of 1999 concerning seeds.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2006)

Keyword: Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Inspection, Certification, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Packaging/labelling, International trade, Authorization/permit, Biotechnology

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No.161 of 2001 concerning the prohibition to use remains of food of the own household as animal feed.

Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2004)

Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 275 of 1999 concerning special protection measures in relation with malignant long diseases affecting cattle and the importation of living cattle from Spain.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No.281 of 1999 concerning special protection measures against Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis in relation with return of horses registered in Venezuela or Colombia after temporary exportation of such horses.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Equine-animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 9636 of 1977 relative to the manufacturing, labelling and placing on the market of ice intended for human consumption.

Legislation | Norway | 1977 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Inspection, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 622 on classification labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures of substances (CLP).

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1417 on amendment of Regulation concerning food taxation and price adjustments in 2012.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Internal trade, Food quality control/food safety, Tax/levy, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 698 on the protection of origin and geographical indication and provenience of traditional foodstuff.

Legislation | Norway | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Classification/declassification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 132 relative to hygiene and control of the production, supply, etc. of rabbit meat.

Legislation | Norway | 1996 (2005)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Inspection, Processing/handling, Vending, Rodents

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 239 of 1995 regulating artificial insemination in livestock by persons other than veterinarians.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2004)

Keyword: Biotechnology, Animal production, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on supervision and control for the prevention of salmonella in living animals.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2004)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Transport/storage, Inspection, Cattle, Swine, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 240 of 1995 relative to field stations and collection centres for artificial transplantation of seed in foxes.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2004)

Keyword: Animal production, Authorization/permit, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 265 of 1995 relative to hygiene and control of production and the supply of fresh poultry meat.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2005)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Processing/handling, Vending, Transport/storage, Poultry products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to supervision and control for the prevention of salmonella in fresh meat and fresh poultry meat.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2004)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Transport/storage, Inspection, Slaughtering, Poultry products, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree to regulate the commercial sale of animals.

Legislation | Norway | 1985 (2004)

Keyword: Internal trade, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1020 of 1994 on the certification of poultry farming.

Legislation | Norway | 1994 (2004)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Certification, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation relative to internal control of the implementation of and compliance with food laws.

Legislation | Norway | 1994 (2008)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 667 of 1996 relative to quality of fish and fish products.

Legislation | Norway | 1996 (2007)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Standards, Inspection, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Treated food, Packaging/labelling, HACCP, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 199 of 1997 on the prevention and limitation of spreading and eradication of Gyrodactylus salaris.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2004)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 99 of 1995 relative to the list of diseases which are included in the tempory Act of 22 June 1990 No. 44 concerning measures to eradicate disease in aquatic organisms.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2007)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1290 of 2002 relative to feeding stuffs.

Legislation | Norway | 2002 (2018)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Aquatic animals, International trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1163 of 1999 to regulate supervision and control of the importation and exportation and transit of food and products of animal origin from third countries.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2007)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Meat, Inspection, Registration, Fish products, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal by-products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to approved (pure-bred/ registered) horse-type breeding animals (No. 67 of 1999).

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Animal production, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Registration, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1486 of 1998 relative to animal health requirements in relation with the importation of embryos of cattle.

Legislation | Norway | 1998 (2004)

Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Pests/diseases, Animal reproduction, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1488 of 1998 relative to animal health requirements in relation with the importation of animals of the equine species.

Legislation | Norway | 1998 (2006)

Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 133 relative to hygiene and control of production and the supply of game meat.

Legislation | Norway | 1996 (2005)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Processing/handling, Vending, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to hygiene in slaugherhouses for reindeer and farmed game.

Legislation | Norway | 1995 (2004)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Slaughtering, Meat, Game, Inspection, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 634 of 1999 relative to edible potatoes.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2006)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Vegetables/legumes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1477 of 1998 relative to animal health requirements in relation with the importation and exportation of seed, egg cells, and embryos of certain animal species.

Legislation | Norway | 1998 (2004)

Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Pests/diseases, Animal reproduction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1475 of 1998 relative to animal health conditions in relation with the importation of fresh meat and meat products from third countries.

Legislation | Norway | 1998 (2005)

Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Inspection, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No.1180 of 2002 concerning from which third country importation of eggs, egg products, snails, frog parts, gelatine, honey, milk and milk-based products, and certain selected meat products may be imported.

Legislation | Norway | 2002 (2005)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1310 of 1999 relative to the vaccination of livestock, wild animals, fish and other aquatic organisms.

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Fish disease, Vaccination, Animal health, Animal welfare, Drugs, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 820 of 2008 relative to the transport of aquatic organisms.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2018)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Aquatic animals, Transport/storage, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 823 of 2008 relative the establishment and expansion of aquaculture installations, zoo boutiques and similar.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2018)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal health, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 797 of 2008 relative to fighting of lice in aquaculture facilities.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Marine fishes, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1458 of 2010 relative to establishment and operation of quarantine facilities for aquaculture animals.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Quarantine, International trade, Inspection, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 529 amending the Decree concerning seeds.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Oils/oilseeds/fats, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 176 amending Regulation on plants and measures against pests and Regulation on fee payment for special services from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Enforcement/compliance, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Standards, Pests/diseases, Certification, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 406 on payment of fees for special services from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.

Legislation | Norway | 2004

Keyword: Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1140 on special safeguard measures for imports of certain feed and food from third countries due to aflatoxin risks.

Legislation | Norway | 2014 (2019)

Keyword: International trade, Inspection, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Toxicity/poisoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1141 on special safeguard measures for imports of certain feed and food from third countries due to pesticide risks.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: International trade, Inspection, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1121 on technical adjustments and transitional arrangements in the food sector with the inclusion of Croatia into the EEA Agreement.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Contract/agreement, Food quality control/food safety, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 754 on license granting for aquaculture fishing of salmon, trout and rainbow trout in seawater in 2013.

Legislation | Norway | 2013 (2013)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing authorization, Ecological production/organic production, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 844 on fish and fish products quality.

Legislation | Norway | 2013 (2019)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Standards, Inspection, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Treated food, Packaging/labelling, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Order No. 1050 amending Regulation on import of livestock and certain animal meat from developing countries, and Regulation on import of treated meat, meat products and offal meat from third countries.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: International trade, Meat, Certification, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 315 on the monitoring area to prevent, reduce and combat infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals, Kvænangen municipality, Troms.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Monitoring, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Protected fishing area, Diadromous fish, Migratory species, Offences/penalties, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1186 on import of treated meat, meat products and offal meat from third countries.

Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2019)

Keyword: International trade, Meat, Inspection, Standards, Certification, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Transport/storage, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1137 on import of livestock and certain animal meat from developing countries.

Legislation | Norway | 2010

Keyword: International trade, Meat, Inspection, Standards, Certification, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Apiculture/sericulture, Equine-animals, Swine, Sheep/goats, Transport/storage, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1624 on specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2019)

Keyword: Crustaceans, Inspection, Aquatic animals, Consumer protection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Meat, Certification, Packaging/labelling, Animal health, Transport/storage, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1621 on official controls for compliance to legislations on animal nutrition, food- and health- and welfare of animals (control regulations).

Legislation | Norway | 2008

Keyword: Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Food quality control/food safety, Tax/levy, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1103 on organic production and labeling of organic agricultural products and foodstuffs.

Legislation | Norway | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Classification/declassification, Ecological production/organic production, Agricultural development, Milk/dairy products, Hormones/steroids, Inspection, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Animal health, Animal production, Grazing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1140 on control of salmon lice in aquaculture.

Legislation | Norway | 2012 (2018)

Keyword: Monitoring, Aquaculture, Biosafety, Diadromous fish, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Data collection/reporting, Processing/handling, Vaccination, Policy/planning, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 221 on taxation for food administration.

Legislation | Norway | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Animal production, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No.269 on animal and public health conditions in import, transit and temporary storage of milk and milk products from third countries.

Legislation | Norway | 2013 (2019)

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Inspection, International trade, Transport/storage, Food quality control/food safety, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 297 on special control for suspected or confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza of subtype H5N1 in wild birds.

Legislation | Norway | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Poultry, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Birds, Inspection, Ranching/captive breeding, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 482 on traceability of swine.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Residues, Traceability/product tracing, Swine, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Classification/declassification, Registration, Food quality control/food safety, Animal production, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 820 on the protection of Høgfjellslam from North Gudbrandsdal as a geographical landmark.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Sheep/goats, Packaging/labelling, Classification/declassification, Food quality control/food safety, Farming, Mountain area, Pastoralism, Agricultural development, Grazing, Cattle, Slaughtering, Marking/identification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 512 on maximum drug residues in foodstuffs of animal origin.

Legislation | Norway | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Consumer protection, Inspection, Hormones/steroids, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 507 on control measures for import of aquaculture products from India.

Legislation | Norway | 2011

Keyword: Aquaculture, International trade, Monitoring, Residues, Drugs, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Fish disease, Animal health, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 950 on control area to prevent, reduce and fight infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture, Herøysundet and Donna municipalities, Nordland.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Aquaculture, Diadromous fish, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Transport/storage, Monitoring, Quarantine, Aquatic animals, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 887 on control area to prevent, monitor and eradicate salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris in aquatic animals in Storfjord, Kåfjorddalen, Målselv and Balsfjord municipalities, Troms.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Protected area, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 884 on control area to control infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animalsin Boe, Nordland.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Aquaculture, Diadromous fish, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fish disease, Fishery management and conservation, Protected fishing area, Inspection, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 887 on prevention, control and eradication salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris in aquatic animals in Storfjord, Kaafjord, Maalselv and Balsfjord municipalities, Troms.

Legislation | Norway | 2013

Keyword: Fish disease, Inspection, Protected fishing area, Diadromous fish, Aquaculture, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1333 related to plants and measures against pests.

Legislation | Norway | 2000

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Inspection, Prohibited crops, Plant production, Plant protection, Standards, Certification, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1396 for special protection against the spread of foot-and-mouth disease.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Pests/diseases, International trade, Inspection, Certification, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1497 on food information to consumers.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, Fruits/edible nuts

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 675 on or special protection against classic swine fever in certain countries in the EU.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Meat, Swine, Inspection, Consumer protection, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 879 on organic aquaculture production and labeling of organic aquaculture products.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Ecological production/organic production, Certification, Authorization/permit, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1122 amending Regulation related to plants and measures against pests.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Standards, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, International trade, Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies, Pesticides, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 714 on prohibiting the import of dried beans from Nigeria.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: International trade, Agricultural commodities, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1564 on control area to prevent, reduce and combat infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals, Torsken municipality, Troms.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Monitoring, Protected fishing area, Diadromous fish, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Authorization/permit, Pests/diseases, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1347 on control area for prevention, reduction and combat of infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals, Vågan Municipality, Nordland.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Diadromous fish, Fishery management and conservation, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1831 on capture-based aquaculture.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Animal welfare, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 26 on the control area to prevent, limit and combat infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals, Halsa, Tingvoll, Aure and Surnadal municipalities, More and Romsdal.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Inspection, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 66 on control area to prevent, limit and combat infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals, Hadsel municipality, Nordland.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Inspection, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1841 on notification of animal diseases in Svalbard.

Legislation | Norway | 2014 (2019)

Keyword: Fish disease, Territorial sea, Continental shelf, Animal health, Maritime zone, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 196 on control area to prevent, control and eradicate salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris in aquatic animals, Rana, Hemnes, Saltdal, Beiarn, Meloy and Radøy municipalities, Nordland.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Protected fishing area, Disinfection/disinfestation, Monitoring, Aquatic animals, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 795 on compensation for lost production due to the detection of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (MRSA) in swine herds.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Swine, Slaughtering, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Pests/diseases, Liability/compensation, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on fees to cover expenses for supervision and control of fish health and fish welfare in aquaculture installations.

Legislation | Norway | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Mariculture, Aquaculture, Inspection, Royalties/fees, Animal welfare, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1318 prevent, limit and combat pancreatic disease (PD) in aquaculture animals.

Legislation | Norway | 2017

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Monitoring, Inspection, Quarantine, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on organic production and labeling of organic agricultural products, aquaculture products, food and feed (Ecology Regulation).

Legislation | Norway | 2017 (2018)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Ecological production/organic production, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling, International trade, Registration, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 625 on health certificates – foodstuffs and animals – Regulation (EU) 2020/2235 (Foodstuff Certificates Regulation).

Legislation | Norway | 2022 (2023)

Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Certification, Transport/storage, International trade, Meat, Wildlife products, Milk/dairy products, Apiculture/sericulture, Insects, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1171 on organic production and labelling of organic agricultural products, aquaculture products, food and feed (Ecology Regulation).

Legislation | Norway | 2022 (2022)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Registration, Ecological production/organic production, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish products, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Consumer protection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Drugs, Animal by-products, Plant production, Textile plants/fibres, Planting material/seeds, Crops/grasses

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1580 on maximum temporary limit values for radioactive contamination in foodstuffs and feed that are placed on the market, and any other necessary restrictions under the Food Act, as a result of a nuclear incident.

Legislation | Norway | 2022

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Radiation, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1008 of 2019 on measures against acrylamide in foodstuffs.

Legislation | Norway | 2019

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Consumer protection, Inspection, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on special protective measures applicable to imports of products of animal origin from the People's Republic of China.

Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2016)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Certification, Inspection, Residues, Authorization/permit, Fish products, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Drugs, Hormones/steroids

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations No. 1868 of 2016 on water supply and drinking water (Drinking Water Regulations).

Legislation | Norway | 2016

Keyword: Water supply, Potable water, Monitoring, Water quality standards, Inspection, Standards, Waterworks, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulations on measures against diseases and zoonotic agents in animals (Animal Health Regulations).

Legislation | Svalbard (Norway) | 2002 (2018)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Meat, Swine, Milk/dairy products, Basic legislation, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Vaccination, Quarantine, Transport/storage, Classification/declassification, Cattle, Camelids, Poultry, Sheep/goats, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 561 on caseins and caseinates.

Legislation | Norway | 2017

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 755 on dietary supplements.

Legislation | Norway | 2004 (2022)

Keyword: Special dietary uses, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Food additives, Internal trade, Data collection/reporting, Consumer protection, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 509 on fruit juices and similar products.

Legislation | Norway | 2013 (2016)

Keyword: Beverages, Fruits/edible nuts, Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Processing/handling, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Consumer protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 607 on the quality of milk and milk products.

Legislation | Norway | 2015

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Packaging/labelling, Internal trade, Standards, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 77 on the right to work as animal health personnel or artificial inseminator under the EEA Agreement

Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2019)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fish disease, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Pests/diseases, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 972 of 2003 on animal health requirements for the production, import, export and use of boar seed

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2013)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal reproduction, Swine, International trade, Data collection/reporting, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1242 on animal health requirements for the production, storage, import and export of bull seed

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2015)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Transport/storage, International trade, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Guidelines for the processing of applications for exemptions in the fish farming sector due to the Coronavirus.

Legislation | Norway | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Aquaculture, Procedural matters, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General regulation No. 1252 for the production and marketing etc. of foods.

Legislation | Norway | 1983 (2015)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Data collection/reporting, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Food additives, Novel food, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 247 on infection prevention measures against certain antibiotic resistant bacteria in pigs.

Legislation | Norway | 2018

Keyword: Public health, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the welfare of production animals.

Legislation | Norway | 2006 (2010)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Drugs, Data collection/reporting, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1319 of 2018 on the production and export of food and feed to countries outside the EEA under special conditions.

Legislation | Norway | 2018

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Consumer protection, Inspection, Public health, International trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on special protective measures in connection with avian influenza in Switzerland.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2005)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Poultry products, Poultry, Pests/diseases, Animal health, International trade, Birds, Wildlife products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 247 on the addition of vitamins, minerals and certain other substances to foods.

Legislation | Norway | 2010 (2017)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Novel food, Special dietary uses, Packaging/labelling, Registration, Nutrition, Public health, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX