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Decree No. 1095 of 2009 relative to fighting of lice in aquaculture facilities.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Fish disease Marine fishes Data collection/reporting Inspection Animal health
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree concerns measures to fight the pests Lepeophtheirus salmonis, Caligus elongatus and Caligus curtus in fish farmed in marine waters. Control of existence in installations with water of a temperature of at least 7° Celsius shall be carried out least every seven days to prevent louse affecting salmon. Control of existence in installations with water of a temperature of less than 10° Celsius shall be carried out least every 14 days. Allowable limits for louses are specified in article 5. Supervision is assigned to the Food Safety Agency.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2018)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Animal health, Framework law, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Processing/handling, Early warning system, Traceability/product tracing, Disinfection/disinfestation, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Consumer protection, Governance, Royalties/fees, Liability/compensation, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 797 of 2008 relative to fighting of lice in aquaculture facilities.

Legislation | Norway | 2008

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX