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Regulation No. 1251 on the import of animal products for private consumption.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
International trade Transport/storage Meat Milk/dairy products Fish products Breastfeeding/infant food Special dietary uses Access-to-information Offences/penalties Nutrition Animal health Pests/diseases Animal feed/feedstuffs
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, lays down rules for the importation of non-sale or distribution animal products for private consumption, which form part of the luggage of tourists or postal items to individuals. Imports from countries outside the European Union of meat, meat products, milk and diary products is prohibited, with the exceptions contained in this Regulation. The Regulation contains rules on the information to be provided to tourists and the general public at all points of arrival to Iceland, as well as the responsibilities of cross-border passenger services and postal services operators.

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. 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