Decree No. 997 of 1996 relative to maximum residue limits for veterinary preparations in foodstuffs of animal origin. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1996 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety MRL-maximum residue limit Meat Fish products Inspection Drugs Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Decree provides for the control of residues of veterinary preparations in foodstuffs of animal origin including meat, fish, milk, eggs, and honey. It does not apply to preparations intended to bring about active or passive immunity against diseases. The Decree implements legislation of the European Communities specified in section 2 so as to carry out obligations of Norway as a member of the European Economic Area. The Decree allows for more stringent rules with respect to maximum residue limits for fish and fish products produced in Norway. Sections 3 to 5 delegate powers of inspection to the State Food Control Agency with respect to meat in accordance with the Meat Control Act and with respect to products other than fish and fish products in accordance with the Food Control Act. The Director of Fisheries shall be responsible for the control of residues in fish and fish products in accordance with provisions of the Act relative to control of quality of fish and fish products. (7 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 3 of 1933 relative to the control of food, etc. Legislation | Norway | 1933 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Inspection, Potable water Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Decree to amend the Decree relative to maximum residue limits for veterinary preparations in foodstuffs of animal origin (No. 19 of 1998). Legislation | Norway | 1998 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree to amend the Decree relative to maximum residue limits for veterinary preparations in foodstuffs of animal origin (No. 1139 of 1996). Legislation | Norway | 1997 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Inspection, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree to amend the Decree relative to maximum residue limits for veterinary preparations in foodstuffs of animal origin (No. 323 of 2000). Legislation | Norway | 2000 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Inspection, Fish products, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 350 of 2000 to establish a general temporary exemption form the Decree relative to maximum residue limits for veterinary preparations in foodstuffs of animal origin. Legislation | Norway | 2000 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 512 on maximum drug residues in foodstuffs of animal origin. Legislation | Norway | 2012 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Consumer protection, Inspection, Hormones/steroids, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX