Decree No. 239 of 1995 regulating artificial insemination in livestock by persons other than veterinarians.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Biotechnology Animal production Animal health Pests/diseases

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The scope of this Decree is to prevent the transmittal of infections through transplantation of animal seed and to protect animal health and well-being. Persons not authorized to practise as veterinarians may carry out transplantation of seed if the Department of Agriculture has approved them as insemination experts (sect. 3). Section 4 also allows other persons, such as the owner of the animals, to carry out insemination if specifically allowed to do so by the Department. Section 5 formulates quality criteria for seed. Section 6 prohibits insemination in certain circumstances. Sections 7 and 8 provide for book-keeping and reporting to the local veterinary office. (12 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

Amended by

Decree amending the Decree regulating artificial insemination of livestock by persons other than veterinarians (No. 82 of 1998).

Legislation | Norway | 1998

Keyword: Biotechnology, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX