Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Regulation No. 300 on aquatic animal welfare, disease prevention and health inspections of fishing farms.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Fisheries
Keyword
EIA Aquaculture Aquatic animals Molluscs Fish disease Animal welfare Authorization/permit Monitoring Animal reproduction Genetically modified organism (GMO) Disinfection/disinfestation Certification Data collection/reporting Drugs Inspection Enforcement/compliance Research Animal health
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 good living conditions, good care, health and welfare of aquatic animals as well as to prevent the spread and eradicate infectious diseases in aquatic animals. The regulation covers all those who work in aquaculture, are involved in their transport and are involved in the operation of fishing farms. The Regulation contains 23 articles divided into the following chapters: I. Purpose and scope; II. Audit and monitoring; III. Treatment and care; IV. Facilities; V. Research and analysis; VI. Treatment of diseases; VII. Use of drugs; VIII. Issuance of health certificates and reporting; VIII. Costs for monitoring and research; X. Penalties, etc.

Full text
Icelandic
Website
island.is

References - Legislation

Implements

Act on aquaculture.

Legislation | Iceland | 2008 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Aquaculture, Mariculture, EIA, Coastal zone management, Authorization/permit, Special fund, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 60 on the prevention of fish diseases.

Legislation | Iceland | 2006 (2020)

Keyword: Fish disease, International trade, Transport/storage, Aquaculture, Disinfection/disinfestation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health

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

Act No. 55 on animal welfare.

Legislation | Iceland | 2013 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal reproduction, Inspection, Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Marking/identification, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Offences/penalties, Institution, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX