Regulation No. 1086 on the education, rights and obligations of nutritionists and criteria for granting of licences. Country/Territory Iceland Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, General Keyword Certification Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Nutrition Public health Geographical area Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation entered into force on on 1 January 2013. Abstract This Regulation concerns the education, rights and obligations of nutritionists and the criteria for granting licences. It applies to nutritionists licensed by the Medical Director of Health - the entity responsible for granting licences authorising the use of the professional title of nutritionist and to practise as such in Iceland. The Regulation consists of four sections: I. General provisions; II. Licenses; III. Rights and obligations; IV. Various provisions. According to article 5, a nutritionist shall perform his/her tasks vigilantly and conscientiously and in accordance with the professional standards required of the profession at any time; must be aware of his/her duties and respect ethical rules of the profession, maintain his/her knowledge and professional skill, and master innovations in his/her field of work; shall be familiar with legislation and regulations applying to healthcare practitioners, healthcare services, and other legislation and government directives, as applicable; is responsible for the preventions and counselling he/she provides; shall recognise his/her professional limitations, and seek assistance or refer the patient seeking his/her services to another healthcare practitioner as necessary. Full text English Website www.government.is