Regulation No. 1841 on notification of animal diseases in Svalbard. Country/Territory Norway Territorial subdivision Svalbard Document type Regulation Date 2014 (2019) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries Keyword Fish disease Territorial sea Continental shelf Animal health Maritime zone Food quality control/food safety Pests/diseases Animal welfare Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract The Regulation sets rules on the promotion of good animal health and welfare by ensuring that the Norwegian Food Safety Agency receives necessary information from veterinarians on diseases in animals (mammals, including marine mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, bees and bumblebees). The Regulation will also contribute to safeguarding the environment and applies to diseases in animals on Norwegian territory and territorial sea, Norwegian air and maritime islands, installations on the Norwegian continental shelf and Svalbard. Laboratories that detect new cases of disease in herds which the Agency has imposed restrictions shall give the Agency written notification and submitted within 24 hours after detection. Veterinarians detecting C disease in livestock, will provide the Agency with a written notification no later than 7 days after detection. The Norwegian Food Safety Agency may in special cases grant exemptions from the provisions of these regulations if they do not conflict with Norway's international obligations, including the EEA Agreement. Full text Norwegian References - Legislation Implements 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 Law on veterinarians and other animal health (Animal Health Professionals Law). Legislation | Norway | 2001 (2015) Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Animal production, Certification, Pests/diseases, Drugs, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Basic legislation, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Decree No. 9941 of 1965 concerning the list of diseases as covered by the Food Act. Legislation | Norway | 1965 (2005) Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Pests/diseases Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 144 of 1990 containing directions relative to A, B, and C class diseases (animal diseases). Legislation | Norway | 1990 (2004) Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX