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Regulation No. 30 on the control of residues in animal products.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Meat Fish products Residues Food quality control/food safety Food additives Hormones/steroids Inspection Risk assessment/management Public health Processing/handling Enforcement/compliance Traceability/product tracing International trade Animal production Drugs Animal health Animal feed/feedstuffs
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, is to ensure that substances and residues in animal products are adequately controlled. The Regulation contains 21 articles divided into the following chapters: I. Scope and definitions; II. Surveillance plans for the analysis of residues or substances; III. Internal control and responsibility; IV. Official control measures; V. Measures to be taken in case of violation of rules; VI. Imports from third countries; VII. Final provision. The Regulation contains the following annexes: I.(Category A-Growth control substances and unauthorised substances)(Category B-Veterinary drugs and contaminants); II. Category of residues or substances to be controlled in different animal species and their feed, including drinking water, and animal products; III. Sampling methods; IV. Rules on official sampling methods and official handling of samples; and V. Number of samples and sampling frequency. The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority shall annually prepare a plan for the control of residues and contaminants in animal products following the guidelines of this Regulation.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
www.island.is

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 55 on the Handling, Processing and Distribution of Marine Products.

Legislation | Iceland | 1998 (2011)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Mariculture, Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Aquatic animals, Aquatic plants, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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. 54 on the importation of animals.

Legislation | Iceland | 1990 (2021)

Keyword: Aquaculture, Molluscs, Crustaceans, Diadromous fish, Aquatic animals, International trade, Genetic resources, Quarantine, Animal reproduction, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Poultry, Swine, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Trade in species, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX