Regulation No. 66 on control area to prevent, limit and combat infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals, Hadsel municipality, Nordland.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Fisheries

Keyword

Aquaculture Mariculture Fish disease Inspection Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Animal feed/feedstuffs Animal health Fish products Food quality control/food safety

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

16 January 2015.

Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent, reduce and combat the disease infectious salmon anemia (ISA) in aquaculture animals. The Regulation applies to the establishment of a control area consisting of a combat zone and surveillance zone in Hadsel municipality in Nordland. The area is mapped in the attachment. It is prohibited to release aquaculture in the fighting zone. The ban also applies to sending aquaculture animals destined to slaughter, manufacture plants, and to clean fish harvested or stored in the zone. In article 13, the Norwegian Food Safety Authority may decide to repeal the combat zone following salmon from fish farms is harvested, plant and equipment properly cleaned and disinfected, after localities have conducted a coordinated abandonment of the said area at least in two months (three months for ISA facilities). Exception Authority to which an exception to the fallowing requirements repeal fighting zone on the basis of expanded health checks and laboratory tests. From the same date as the fighting zone repealed, incorporated in the surveillance zone. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority shall suspend control in the fighting zone on the basis of expanded health checks and laboratory tests. All plants with salmonids in sea must have health checks at least once a month. The inspection shall be performed in accordance with articles 13-14 of Regulation No. 822.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Decree No. 822 of 2008 relative to the operation of aquaculture installations.

Legislation | Norway | 2008 (2018)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Aquaculture, Mariculture, Authorization/permit, EIA, Fish disease, Cartilaginous fishes, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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