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

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Aquaculture Mariculture Aquatic animals Fish disease Quarantine

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Abstract

The scope of the present Act is to prevent, limit and eradicate infectious diseases in fish and other aquatic animals. The 33 sections are divided into 5 chapters: Scope, application sphere and definitions (1); General obligations (2); Measures for the prevention of disease, identification of installations, etc. (3); Specific measures for the limitation and eradication of disease (4); Other provisions (5). The general duties of chapter 2 include notification of diseases and the duty to prevent t

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Decree No. 941 of 2002 relative to slaughterhouses and processing premises of aquatic animals originating from sea or aquaculture.

Legislation | Norway | 2002 (2004) | Repealed

Keyword: Fish disease, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to zones for the prevention of spreading of furunculosis (No. 735 of 1991).

Legislation | Norway | 1991

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1470 of 1997 relative to zones for the prevention, limitation and the eradication of infectious salmon anaemia.

Legislation | Norway | 1997

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Diadromous fish, Fish disease, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 193 of 1997 on the transport of aquatic organisms.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2008)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Entry into force of the Act to prescribe diseases affecting aquatic organisms. Delegation of authority (No. 551 of 1990).

Legislation | Norway | 1990

Keyword: Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Fish disease, Freshwater fishes, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 192 of 1997 relative to disinfection of water flowing into and water flowing out from aquaculture-related operations.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2016)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Freshwater fishes, Diadromous fish, Processing/handling, Fish disease, Standards, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1483 of 1998 relative to control and supervision in relation with the prevention of spreading of some infectious diseases affecting fish and aquatic organisms.

Legislation | Norway | 1998

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Quarantine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to the approval of methods and equipment for the treatment of dead fish, fish waste, discharge of wastewater from aquaculture installations which may carry the risk of infection.

Legislation | Norway | 1992 (1996)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Water quality standards, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 194 of 1997 relative to disinfecting and cleaning aquaculture facilities.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2007) | Repealed

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Delegation of authority in accordance with the Act relative to the farming of fish, crustacean, etc. (No. 377 of 1991).

Legislation | Norway | 1991

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 70 of 2000 relative to fighting of Lepeophtheirus salmonis.

Legislation | Norway | 2000 (2004) | Repealed

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree on the transport of animal waste and on installations which process such waste (No. 723 of 1994).

Legislation | Norway | 1994

Keyword: Fish products, Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Non-edible products, Slaughtering, Pests/diseases, Quarantine, Transport/storage, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 509 of 1991 on the prevention, limitation and eradication of disease in aquatic organisms.

Legislation | Norway | 1991 (2004) | Repealed

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Marine fishes, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1479 of 1998 relative to animal health requirements in relation with the importation and exportation of aquatic animals, products, and infected materials.

Legislation | Norway | 1998 | Repealed

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, International trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 492 of 1991 on measures to prevent the spreading of infectious disease in fish slaughterhouses and processing premises, and on matters related thereto.

Legislation | Norway | 1991 (1997)

Keyword: Marine fishes, Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 278 of 2004 relative to health control of aquaculture animals.

Legislation | Norway | 2004 | Repealed

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Inspection, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 514 of 2001 prohibiting certain animal waste products in feedstuffs for livestock breeding.

Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2004)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1409 of 1998 relative to the establishment and operation of fish breeding installations, and measures for the prevention of infectious diseases in such installations.

Legislation | Norway | 1998 (2001) | Repealed

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Delegation of authority in accordance with the Act to prescribe measures in respect of diseases in freshwater fish (No. 368 of 1987).

Legislation | Norway | 1987

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Institution, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1594 of 2000 relative to animal health requirements in relation with the importation and exportation of aquatic animals, products, and infected materials.

Legislation | Norway | 2000

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, International trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Delegation of authority in accordance with the Act to prescribe measures in respect of diseases of freshwater fish to county veterinarians (No. 626 of 1987).

Legislation | Norway | 1987

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Institution, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

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

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2010)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX