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Act No. 60 on the prevention of fish diseases.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2006 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Fish disease International trade Transport/storage Aquaculture Disinfection/disinfestation Fishing gear/fishing method Fishery management and conservation Animal health
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to protect aquatic ecosystems, aquatic fish and aquatic animals raised on land or in the sea by combating diseases and parasites. It contains the following Chapters: I. Objectives, scope, definitions and administration; II. On the import of live fish and roe; III. Various provisions; and IV. Penalty and entry into force provisions.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.althingi.is

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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