Decree No. 967 of 2009 relative to labelling requirements for fish products.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Fish products Packaging/labelling

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Decree of the Department of Fisheries sets out requirements about information on packagings of (imported) live fish, fresh fish, frozen fish and selected fish products. The labelling concerns, among, other things, the country of origin, the fish species and the date of slaughter.

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Repealed by

Regulation No. 844 on fish and fish products quality.

Legislation | Norway | 2013 (2019)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fish disease, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Standards, Inspection, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Treated food, Packaging/labelling, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX