Decree No. 1693 of 2009 on fishing certification. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishery management and conservation Certification International trade Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Landing Transshipment Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 2010. Abstract This Decree of the Department of Fisheries and Coast Protection allows for the certification by Norwegian fish trade centers (as approved under Act No. 3 of 1951) of lots of fish caught in Norwegian waters and destined for exportation. The aim of the Decree is to contribute to safeguard that fish is not caught or traded in contravention of Norwegian legislation. The Decree provides rules for the handling of producer or exporter duties to submit declarations in respect to catch in Norwegian waters. Art. 6 – Norwegian vessels docking, landing or transshipping in a foreign port shall report to the relevant sales organization and must include information related to the vessel, port of call, time of arrival and data on catch, such as species, condition, weight and catch area. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no; www.sildelaget.no References - Legislation Implements Marine Living Resources Act. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Allocation/quota, Fishing gear/fishing method, Institution, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Landing, Offences/penalties, Genetic resources, Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Marine mammals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree No. 1665 on first-hand purchase of marine living resources. Legislation | Norway | 2013 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Authorization/permit, International trade, Marine fishes, Wildlife products Source: FAO, FAOLEX