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Act No. 14 on veterinary medicinal products.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances, General
Keyword
Institution Biosafety Vending Authorization/permit Procedural matters Packaging/labelling Data collection/reporting Food quality control/food safety Residues Meat Animal welfare Animal health Animal production Drugs Pests/diseases Monitoring Royalties/fees Inspection Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Act lays down rules to ensure the quality and safety of veterinary medicinal products, whilst ensuring a high degree of animal welfare and safety. Furthermore, the aim of the Act is to ensure the safety and wholesomeness of foods from animal products in Iceland and to strengthen the fight against the resistance of infectious agents. The Act does not apply to compound feedingstuffs or to clinical trials on animals carried out for purposes other than the issue or maintenance of a marketing authorization. Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 on veterinary medicinal products is made mandatory in Iceland.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.althingi.is

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) 2019/6 of the European Parliament and of the Council on veterinary medicinal products and repealing Directive 2001/82/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2018 (2022)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Drugs, Animal health, Basic legislation, Internal trade, International trade, Authorization/permit, Access-to-information, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Business/industry/corporations

Source: FAO, FAOLEX