Regulation No. 315 on the monitoring area to prevent, reduce and combat infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals, Kvænangen municipality, Troms.

Subject

Fisheries

Keyword

Aquaculture Fish disease Monitoring Hygiene/sanitary procedures Protected fishing area Diadromous fish Migratory species Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Animal health Aquatic animals

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

Immediate entry into force.

Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent, reduce and combat infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals. The Regulation applies to establishing monitoring areas consisting of combat zone and surveillance zone in Kvænangen municipality in Troms. Fish farming of salmonids in the surveillance zone shall submit weekly to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority lists showing the daily mortality of fish at unit level. Unless otherwise specified, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority shall lead the regional monitoring and take necessary decisions to implement the provisions laid down in or pursuant to this Regulation in accordance with articles 23-26 of the Food Act. In special cases exemptions from the provisions of this Regulation shall be granted, provided they do not conflict with international obligations, including the EEA Agreement.

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