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Regulation No. 1250 on the prevention of the introduction of animal diseases and other products carrying infectious agents into the country.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
Equipment Biosecurity International trade Transport/storage Meat Milk/dairy products Packaging/labelling Animal health Pests/diseases Animal feed/feedstuffs Fertilizers/nutrients Plant production
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Industry and Innovation, applies to the importation of all kinds of animal products and other products that may carry infectious agents causing diseases in animals and humans. The 12 articles of this Regulation are divided into the following chapters: I. Purpose and scope; II. Prevention of animal diseases; III. General provisions on imports. The Regulation contains a list of animal products and other products whose import is prohibited, which includes raw meat; animal feed containing raw animal products from producers outside the European Economic Area; any kind of bag or other packaging that has been used in agriculture or has been in contact with animals, animal products and animal waste; used agricultural machinery and equipment; used fishing gear; etc. These products might however be imported given that an import license is obtained from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority according to the rules laid down in this Regulation.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
island.is

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 93 on foodstuffs.

Legislation | Iceland | 1995 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act no. 99 on the production, pricing and sale of agricultural products.

Legislation | Iceland | 1993 (2003)

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Fiscal and market measures, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Milk/dairy products, Meat, Poultry products, Animal production, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Fertilizers/nutrients

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 22 on Food, Feed, Fertilizer, and Seed Products Control.

Legislation | Iceland | 1994

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Traceability/product tracing, Residues, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Plant production, Planting material/seeds, Fertilizers/nutrients, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 25 on animal diseases and measures to control them.

Legislation | Iceland | 1993 (2020)

Keyword: Fish disease, Aquaculture, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Animal health, Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal production, International trade, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal reproduction, Quarantine, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 66 on veterinarians and animal health services.

Legislation | Iceland | 1998 (2020)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Governance, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Institution, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX