Act No. 130 of 1992 on livestock breeding. Country/Territory Norway Document type Legislation Date 1992 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Biotechnology Animal reproduction Authorization/permit Institution Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 1 January 1994 (together with the EEA Agreement). Abstract The objective of this Act is to provide for sustainable livestock breeding, including the artificial transfer of seed and embryos. Its provisions concern the technical aspects of breeding. The Department of Agriculture may prescribe the animal species to which the Act applies. Each person handling or storing animal seed, eggs or embryos of animals shall apply for a permit from the Department (sect. 2). The Department may issue rules regarding the analysis of the genetic value and the approval for breeding of seed, embryos and eggs. Breeding associations and herd books shall be approved by the Department. The Act is made pursuant to Norwegian obligations deriving from the Agreement establishing the European Economic Area. (8 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implemented by Decree on the approval of pure-bred breeding pigs and hybrid breeding pigs (No. 1167 of 1993). Legislation | Norway | 1993 Keyword: Animal production, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Registration, Swine Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree on the approval of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (No. 1168 of 1993). Legislation | Norway | 1993 Keyword: Animal production, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Registration, Sheep/goats Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree on the approval of pure-bred breeding sheep and goats (No. 1166 of 1993). Legislation | Norway | 1993 Keyword: Animal production, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Registration, Sheep/goats 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 relative to approved (pure-bred) breeding pigs and hybrid breeding pigs (No. 66 of 1999). Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004) Keyword: Animal production, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Registration, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree relative to approved (pure-bred) breeding cattle (No. 68 of 1999). Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2006) Keyword: Animal production, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Authorization/permit, Registration, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 69 of 1999 relative to approved (pure-bred) breeding sheep and goats. Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004) Keyword: Animal production, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Registration, International trade 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. 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