Decree on the approval of pure-bred breeding sheep and goats (No. 1166 of 1993). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Animal health Authorization/permit Registration Sheep/goats Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes 1 January 1994. Abstract This Decree implements Council Directive 89/361/EC, concerning pure-bred breeding sheep and goats, as a consequence of the entry into force of the EEA Agreement on 1 January 1994. The breeding association for goats and sheep, with its main seat in Norway, and which shall establish and keep the pure-bred goats and sheep register, shall be approved by the Ministry of Agriculture. Section 5 formulates criteria for the approval of pure breeds. Sections 6 and 7 make provision for the registration of breeds and section 8 for their identification documentation. Section 9 provides for importation from third countries and certificates of origin. (16 sections completed by 3 Annexes specifying criteria for the approval of breeding associations, prescribing a method for the calculation of "genetic values", and instructions for the importation of herd-book for sheep and goats) 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 Council Directive 89/361/EEC concerning pure-bred breeding sheep and goats. Legislation | European Union | 1989 Keyword: Animal production, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Registration, Sheep/goats Source: FAO, FAOLEX