Regulation No. 1108 on the education, rights and obligations of administrative dieticians 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 Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety 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 1 January 2013. Abstract This Regulation concerns the education, rights and obligations of administrative dieticians and the criteria for granting licences. It applies to administrative dieticians licensed by the Medical Director of Health - the entity responsible for granting licences authorising the use of the professional title of administrative dietician 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, an administrative dieticians 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 and healthcare services, and other legislation and government directives, as applicable; is responsible for the administration of health institution kitchens and counselling he/she provides; shall recognise his/her professional limitations, and seek the assistance of another healthcare practitioner as necessary. Full text English Website www.government.is