Decree on the branding and registration of cattle (No. 1482 of 1998). Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Marking/identification Animal health Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes Enters into force on 1 January, 1999. Abstract This Decree carries into effect obligations resulting from the EEA Agreement with the European Union, and implements Council Regulations no. 2628/97, no. 2629/97, no. 2630/97, and no. 494/98. The provisions concern the keeping of a databank on animals, a passport for each animal, branding and registration of each animal, and communicating of data by animal owners to the central animal register. (15 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 4 of 1962 relative to measures for combating animal disease. Legislation | Norway | 1962 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX