Decree to regulate the commercial sale of animals.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Internal trade Animal production

Geographical area

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

Abstract

This Decree provides for public control over the commercial sale of all animals so as to prevent spreading of infectious diseases. No sales operations may take place without a permit from the local Food Authority office. This office may establish such conditions as he deems necessary for the issuing of the permit. Premises used for commercial sales operations shall be approved by the office. In the case of violation of the provisions of the Act on Measures Against Animal Diseases or the Animal Protection Act, the office may withdraw the permit. The same official shall control the sale of animals and the observation of conditions set forth. (9 sections)

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

Act No. 73 of 1974 relative to animal protection.

Legislation | Norway | 1974 (2003)

Keyword: Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Animal welfare, Biotechnology, Authorization/permit, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX