Act No. 30 on the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority. Country/Territory Iceland Document type Legislation Date 2018 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Institution Food quality control/food safety Enforcement/compliance Inspection Animal health Animal welfare Plant protection Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The present Act describes the role and functions of the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST), which was established by Act No. 167 of 21 December 2007. MAST is a government agency responsible for the administration of food matters in accordance with this Act and other acts under which the Agency operates. It shall, through its activities, promote consumer protection, animal health and welfare, plant health and safety, wholesome foods and food quality. The Act contains provisions on the Agency's function, role, organisation, powers, etc. Full text Icelandic Website www.althingi.is References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation No. 940 on the Co-operation council of the Food Administration. Legislation | Iceland | 2019 Keyword: Institution, Public participation, Non-governmental entity, Governance Source: FAO, FAOLEX