Decree No. 1488 of 1998 relative to animal health requirements in relation with the importation of animals of the equine species. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1998 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health International trade Pests/diseases Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The text of the Decree consists of 20 sections divided into 5 Chapter: Scope, application sphere and definitions (I); General conditions (II); General requirements (III); Supplementary requirements for importation from third countries (IV); Final provisions (V).¦The Decree aims at the prevention of diseases affecting tame and wild animals of the equine species including zebras, donkeys, and crossbreeds. It establishes requirements for importation and exportation within the EEA area and for importation from countries or part of countries outside that area. Condition for importation is that the animals shall originate from EEA countries or approved third countries, listed in the Schedules. An identification document and a health certificate shall accompany the animals. Chapter III contains requirements relative to characteristics of animals. Chapter IV contains requirements for importation of third countries specified according to various kinds of diseases that may affect the animals. (20 sections completed by 3 Schedules) 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 Amended by Decree to amend the Decree relative to animal health requirements in relation with the importation of animals of the equine species (No. 315 of 2000). Legislation | Norway | 2000 Keyword: Animal health, International trade, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX