Regulation No. 887 on control area to prevent, monitor and eradicate salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris in aquatic animals in Storfjord, Kåfjorddalen, Målselv and Balsfjord municipalities, Troms.

Subject

Livestock, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Aquaculture Aquatic animals Pests/diseases Animal health Protected area Monitoring

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

10 July 2013. The Regulation shall automatically repeal when the Norwegian Food Safety Authority has made decisions regarding the cleaning of the control area.

Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent, control and eradicate diseases caused by salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris in aquatic animals in specific municipalities. The control areas includes anadromous stretch of these rivers in Skibotn river, Kitdalselva, Signaldalselva and Balsfjord River. The included Appendix indicates the eradition zone marked in red and surveillance zones marked in yellow. Catchment area is bright blue. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority Fisheries may, in special cases, grant exemptions from the provisions of this Regulation, provided that they do not conflict with international obligations, including 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