Regulation No. 196 on control area to prevent, control and eradicate salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris in aquatic animals, Rana, Hemnes, Saltdal, Beiarn, Meloy and Radøy municipalities, Nordland.

Subject

Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries

Keyword

Protected fishing area Disinfection/disinfestation Monitoring Aquatic animals Fishery management and conservation Food quality control/food safety Pests/diseases Hygiene/sanitary procedures Animal health

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

4 March 2015. The Regulation shall be repealed when the Norwegian Food Safety Authorirty has notified decision on outcome of the monitored area.

Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent, control and eradicate diseases caused by salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris in aquatic animals. The detailed area is shown in the Appendix map. Measures complying with these provisions include the ban of fishing in such areas; the Norwegian Food Safety Authority shall approve fishing activities if necessary arrangements are established to prevent the spread of infection, including disinfection of equipment.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

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