Decree No. 820 of 2008 relative to the transport of aquatic organisms. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 2008 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Fish disease Aquatic animals Transport/storage Animal health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree lays down rules with respect to the transport of live fish and other aquatic organisms. These rules aim at preventing the spreading of infectious disease and of unnecessary suffering of animals during transport. They also apply to operations in the Norwegian economic zone. Aquatic organisms are animals living in water except birds, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 2006/88/EC on animal health requirements for aquaculture animals and products thereof, and on the prevention and control of certain diseases in aquatic animals. Legislation | European Union | 2006 Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, International trade, Transport/storage, Inspection, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Processing/handling, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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 Regulation No. 1831 on capture-based aquaculture. Legislation | Norway | 2014 Keyword: Aquaculture, Authorization/permit, Animal welfare, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products Source: FAO, FAOLEX