Decree on the prohibition to import animals into Svalbard. Country/Territory Svalbard (Norway) Document type Regulation Date 1988 (1996) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Pests/diseases International trade Animal health Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Northern Europe Abstract It is forbidden to import mammals or birds of all kinds and species into Svalbard, except certain small animals for use in farming and cage birds of Finland which are accompanied by a veterinary certificate. The State Animal Health Office may exempt certain imports from the prohibition and formulate conditions for import of animals. (4 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