Decree No. 1250 of 2006 relative to slaughterhouses and processing facilities for aquaculture animals.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Fisheries

Keyword

Aquaculture Mariculture Fish disease Standards Animal welfare Aquatic animals Animal health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products Processing/handling Food quality control/food safety

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Decree establishes criteria for facilities that slaughter and process aquaculture animals, i.e. animals that are raised in a fishing breeding farm. The aim of the Decree is to safeguard health and well-being of aquaculture animals. The Decree shall apply to aquaculture and mariculture but it shall not apply to the slaughtering and processing of marine mammals. It shall be prohibited to establish or operate a fish processing facility without a permit to do so from the Food Safety Authority. The Decree lays down hygienic requirements and requires facilities to comply with certain conditions that safeguard the well-being of animals.

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. 941 of 2002 relative to slaughterhouses and processing premises of aquatic animals originating from sea or aquaculture.

Legislation | Norway | 2002 (2004)

Keyword: Fish disease, Processing/handling, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Regulation No. 1831 on capture-based aquaculture.

Legislation | Norway | 2014

Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Animal welfare, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX