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Act No. 55 on protection against infectious diseases.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
1994 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances, General
Keyword
Public health Hazardous substances Food quality control/food safety Animal health Pests/diseases Hazardous waste Disinfection/disinfestation Waste management
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
01 January 1995
Abstract

This Act lays down rules for protecting the population from infectious diseases. Its goal is to prevent the occurrence of infectious diseases and their transmission to the population, and to prevent such diseases from being introduced into Norway or carried from Norway to other countries. The Act shall ensure that health authorities and other authorities implement the necessary infection prevention measures and coordinate their activities.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation No. 470 on infection control measures etc. in connection with the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19 Regulations)

Legislation | Norway | 2020

Keyword: Public health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food security, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 926 on the prevention of coronavirus disease, Oslo municipality, Oslo

Legislation | Norway | 2020 (2020)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Vending, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX