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Decree No. 1594 of 2000 relative to animal health requirements in relation with the importation and exportation of aquatic animals, products, and infected materials.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2000
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Aquaculture Fish disease International trade Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 29 December 2000.
Abstract

The text of the Decree consists of 20 sections divided into 7 Chapters: Scope, application sphere and definitions (I); General requirements (II); Provisions relative to the importation and exportation from and to EEA countries (III); Provisions relative to the importation from third countries (IV); Importation of living aquacultural animals and aquaraia equipment (V); Importation of living aquacultural animals and products for scientific use (VI); Final provisions (V).The Decree aims at the prevention of diseases affecting living aquatic animals. The application sphere of the Decree is defined in article 2. It prohibits in principal the importation and exportation of living aquatic animals and eggs specified in article 4. Article 5 provides for the issuing of identification and health certificates.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 54 of 1997 to prescribe measures in respect of fish and other aquatic animal disease.

Legislation | Norway | 1997 (2000)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Quarantine, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Decree No. 1479 of 1998 relative to animal health requirements in relation with the importation and exportation of aquatic animals, products, and infected materials.

Legislation | Norway | 1998

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, International trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX