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Act No. 55 on animal welfare.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal welfare Animal reproduction Inspection Transport/storage Slaughtering Marking/identification Pests/diseases Animal health Offences/penalties Institution Wild fauna Hunting/capture
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 1 January 2014.
Abstract

This Act contains minimum requirements for the care of animals in Iceland. Considering that animals are sentient beings, its objective is to promote animal welfare, which entails ensuring that they do not suffer distress, hunger or thirst, fear or suffering, pain, injuries or disease. The Act contains the following sections: I. Objective, scope and definitions; II. Administration of animal welfare; III. General provisions regarding animal care; IV. Inspections and controls; V. Care and treatment of animals; VI. Identification of animals, etc.; VII. Wild animals; VIII. Living conditions, environment, etc.; IX. Charging of fees, etc.; X. Administrative provisions and sanctions; X. Entry into force etc. Article 6 prohibits the ill treatment of animals, making animal keepers responsible for ensuring that animals are cared for in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Otherwise, provisions of this Act concern, among other things, animal care in general, surgical and medical procedures, training and competitions, transport of animals, breeding, experimental activities, killing, living conditions, capture, etc. The provisions on sanctions include criminal liability.

Full text
English
Website
www.government.is

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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. 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. 1020 on the welfare of marine mammals in fisheries and aquaculture at sea.

Legislation | Iceland | 2021

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Marine mammals, Hunting/capture, Animal welfare

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. 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