Act on aquaculture.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Basic legislation Aquaculture Mariculture EIA Coastal zone management Authorization/permit Special fund Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishery management and conservation

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 create conditions for the development of aquaculture (including mariculture), thereby promoting development in the country and promoting responsible aquaculture and ensuring the protection of wildlife stocks. To this end, efforts shall be made to ensure the quality of production, prevent potential damage to wildlife stocks and their biosphere, and ensure the interests of those who use such stocks. The implementation of the Act shall always ensure that the ecosystems of wild fish stocks are least disturbed and that their sustainable exploitation is sustainable and not endangered. The Minister shall be the principal authority for the purposes of this Act, but its provisions and those of Regulations issued under the Act shall be implemented by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority. For the operation of aquaculture plants, an operating license of the Environment Agency and the operating license of the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority is required. In case of ecological vulnerability of areas concerned a decision shall be taken, after consultation, by the responsible Minister.

Full text

English

Website

www.althingi.is

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation no. 1133 on registration obligations in aquaculture.

Legislation | Iceland | 2021

Keyword: Aquaculture, Registration, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Transport/storage, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fish disease, Drugs, Vaccination, Inspection, Access-to-information, Animal health

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. 588 on tenders for aquaculture areas.

Legislation | Iceland | 2020

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Concession, Contract/agreement, Allocation/quota, Procedural matters, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 890 on the Advisory Committee on Aquaculture.

Legislation | Iceland | 2019

Keyword: Aquaculture, Institution, Governance, Biotechnology, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Act No. 88 on the organization of ocean and coastal areas.

Legislation | Iceland | 2018

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Policy/planning, Sustainable development, Public participation, Marine area, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Territorial sea, Protected area, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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