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Act No. 25 on animal diseases and measures to control them.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
1993 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Fish disease Aquaculture Offences/penalties Data collection/reporting Animal health Basic legislation Pests/diseases Animal production International trade Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal reproduction Quarantine Wild fauna
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 on animal diseases and their prevention. It consists of the following chapters: I. Purpose, scope and management; II. Glossary; III. Obligation to report and diagnose; IV. Defensive measures; V. Preventive measures; VI. Costs and compensation; VII. Various provisions; VIII. Penalties and entry into force. The purpose of the Act is to : (a) promote good animal health in the country and prevent new infectious diseases from entering the country; (b) monitor and prevent the spread of animal diseases and work towards their eradication; (c) ensure that livestock products, produced in the country or imported into the country are as healthy as possible. The Act applies to all diseases in animals, including domestic animals, pets and wild animals. It contains a general obligation resting on anyone who has reason to believe that an animal is suffering from an infectious disease covered by this Act to immediately notify the nearest veterinarian or the police, as well as specific obligations for all those who work in veterinary medicine. The Act orders the issuance of a regulation laying down further provisions on the implementation of this Act; a special regulation on the import and export of marine animal; and a special regulation on the import and export of farm animals and their products in order to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These shall be issued by the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture or the Ministry of Industry and Innovation, according to their subject areas.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.althingi.is

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation No. 52 on notifiable and reportable animal diseases

Legislation | Iceland | 2014

Keyword: Fish disease, Aquaculture, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Animal health, Aquatic animals, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting, Equine-animals, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation no. 88 on the welfare of poultry.

Legislation | Iceland | 2022

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Poultry, Birds, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Pests/diseases, Disinfection/disinfestation, Registration, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1276 on the welfare of swines.

Legislation | Iceland | 2015

Keyword: Animal welfare, Swine, Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 303 on on electronic veterinary registration of animal diseases and drug treatments.

Legislation | Iceland | 2012

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Drugs, Use restrictions, Registration, Procedural matters, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 300 on aquatic animal welfare, disease prevention and health inspections of fishing farms.

Legislation | Iceland | 2018

Keyword: EIA, Aquaculture, Aquatic animals, Molluscs, Fish disease, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Animal reproduction, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Disinfection/disinfestation, Certification, Data collection/reporting, Drugs, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Research, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 527 on on the welfare of animals in transport.

Legislation | Iceland | 2017

Keyword: Transport/storage, Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Authorization/permit, Poultry, Sheep/goats, Cattle, Equine-animals, Slaughtering, Disinfection/disinfestation, Data collection/reporting, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1250 on the prevention of the introduction of animal diseases and other products carrying infectious agents into the country.

Legislation | Iceland | 2019

Keyword: Equipment, Biosecurity, International trade, Transport/storage, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Packaging/labelling, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Fertilizers/nutrients, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1251 on the import of animal products for private consumption.

Legislation | Iceland | 2019

Keyword: International trade, Transport/storage, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Fish products, Breastfeeding/infant food, Special dietary uses, Access-to-information, Offences/penalties, Nutrition, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 511 on quality-controlled sheep production.

Legislation | Iceland | 2018

Keyword: Agricultural land, Sustainable development, Subsidy/incentive, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Sustainable use, Sheep/goats, Animal production, Animal health, Animal welfare, Grazing, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1065 on the welfare of cattle.

Legislation | Iceland | 2014

Keyword: Cattle, Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Grazing, Animal reproduction, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 910 on the welfare of horses.

Legislation | Iceland | 2014

Keyword: Equine-animals, Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Grazing, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 916 on the marking of livestock.

Legislation | Iceland | 2012

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Marking/identification, Traceability/product tracing, Animal health, Slaughtering, Transport/storage, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1066 on the welfare of sheep and goats.

Legislation | Iceland | 2014

Keyword: Sheep/goats, Animal health, Livestock water use, Marking/identification, Animal reproduction, Slaughtering, Grazing, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1277 on the welfare of minks.

Legislation | Iceland | 2014

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. 60 amending various acts regarding public oversight of the Food Administration (harmonization of fee provisions).

Legislation | Iceland | 2023

Keyword: Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance, Institution, Governance, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX