Regulation No. 1347 on control area for prevention, reduction and combat of infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals, Vågan Municipality, Nordland.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Fisheries

Keyword

Aquaculture Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Diadromous fish Fishery management and conservation Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Immediate entry into force. This Regulation shall automatically repeal two years after the determination of amendments abolishing combat zone in compliance with article 13.

Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent, reduce and fight the infectious disease salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals – specifically any salmonids and marine fish whatever stage of development (fish belonging to the genera Salmo, Salvelinus and Oncorhynchus in the family of Salmonidae); aquatic animals in resting and reproductive stages, except sea mammals which come from or destined to aquaculture facilities. These provisions shall apply to the establishment of a control area consisting of combat and surveillance zones in Vågan municipality in Nordland. Specific area coordinates are listed under article 2. It is prohibited to release aquaculture in these combat zones and to aquaculture animals from plants in combat zone of combat zone without permission from the Norwegian Food Security Authority(FSA). The prohibition also applies to aquaculture animals for slaughter and production facilities.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 819 of 2008 on the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and aquaculture products and prevention, limitation and eradication of disease in aquatic organisms.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2017)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Mariculture, Fish disease, International trade, Inspection, Certification, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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