Decree No. 199 of 1997 on the prevention and limitation of spreading and eradication of Gyrodactylus salaris. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Fish disease Animal health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree places restrictions on the removal of dead or live fish from aquaculture installations and provides for measures to clean aquaculture installation watercourses in cases where the presence of parasite G. Salaris exists or is suspected of existing. The county veterinarian concerned may either take preventive measures in watercourses or aquaculture facilities or measures to limit the spreading or to eradicate the pest, in accordance with instructions of the National Food Authority. The use of chemicals in watercourses requires a permit, according to the Pollution Act. If a measure affects fish stock, a permit issued pursuant to the Act on salmons and freshwater fish is required (sect. 7). (11 sections) 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Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Pests/diseases, Plant production, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Decree No. 819 of 2008 on the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and aquaculture products and prevention, limitation and eradication of disease in aquatic organisms. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017) Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, International trade, Inspection, Certification, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Fish products Source: FAO, FAOLEX