Guidelines for the processing of applications for exemptions in the fish farming sector due to the Coronavirus. Country/Territory Norway Document type Miscellaneous Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries, General Keyword Public health Aquaculture Procedural matters Authorization/permit Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract These Guidelines, issued by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority in accordance with Article 32 of the Norwegian Food Act, lay the base for granting exemptions from provisions laid down in or pursuant to Chapters 2 and 3 of the Norwegian Food Act, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They require that, as far as possible, regulatory requirements be followed and efforts to ensure fish health and fish welfare continue as normal. Full text Norwegian Website www.mattilsynet.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 Amends Decree No. 822 of 2008 relative to the operation of aquaculture installations. Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2018) Keyword: Marine pollution, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, EIA, Fish disease, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX