Decree No. 69 of 1999 relative to approved (pure-bred) breeding sheep and goats. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1999 (2004) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Biotechnology Animal reproduction Authorization/permit Registration International trade Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force immediately. Abstract The scope of the Decree is to secure proper breeding of purebred sheep and goats. Its provisions implement in Norway EU Council Directives 89/361/EC and. 94/28/EC. Section 3 gives a definition of a purebred animal. In order to become a recognised breeding organization, an institution resident in Norway which has adopted rules for the registration of purebred animals and established such register, apply to the State Agriculture supervision Agency (sect. 4). Also seed, eggs, and embryo collecting stations shall be approved by the same Agency under section 5. The approved institution shall, when testing the genetic qualities of a breeding animal, use the methods outlined in Schedule 2. In order to be approved as breeding animal, sheep and goats shall meet the standards laid down in Schedule 3 (sect. 7). Section 8 makes provision for a genealogical and identity certificate. Animals that come from 'third countries' shall be introduced in the register if approved by an officially recognised institution of the country of origin. Section 10 prescribes standards for breeding material imported from third countries. (17 sections completed by 3 Schedules) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 130 of 1992 on livestock breeding. Legislation | Norway | 1992 (2009) Keyword: Animal production, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX