Decree No. 170 of 2001 concerning the importation and exportation of beekeeping products and used beekeeping material. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2001 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Pests/diseases Apiculture/sericulture International trade Animal health Animal production Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree establishes conditions for the importation and exportation of products used for the breeding and keeping of bees and of second-hand beekeeping material from and to EEA countries and prohibits the importation of such materials from countries other than EEA countries. The aim of the Decree is to prevent the spreading of infectious diseases affecting bees. Exporters of materials concerned exporting to EEA countries shall register with the National Food Authority. The control of imported material is regulated by existing legislation. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act on infectious diseases affecting bees. Legislation | Norway | 1916 (1992) Keyword: Pests/diseases, Apiculture/sericulture, Animal health, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX