Regulation No. 887 on prevention, control and eradication salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris in aquatic animals in Storfjord, Kaafjord, Maalselv and Balsfjord municipalities, Troms.

Subject

Food & nutrition, Fisheries

Keyword

Fish disease Inspection Protected fishing area Diadromous fish Aquaculture Disinfection/disinfestation Consumer protection Food quality control/food safety

Geographical area

Europe, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Immediate entry into force. The Regulation is repealed when the Food Directorate has made ​​decisions regarding a clean bill of the control area.

Abstract

The purpose of this Regulation is to prevent, contain and eradicate the salmon parasite Gyrodactylus salaris disease in aquatic animals. The regulations establish a control area consisting of a surveillance zone of rivers and their catchment Storfjord, Kaafjorddalen Maalselv and Balsfjord municipalities, Troms county. The zone includes anadromous stretch of the following rivers in the area: Skibotn river, Kitdalselva, Signaldalselva and Balsfjord River.

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, Fish products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 124 of 2003 relative to food production and food safety (Food Act).

Legislation | Norway | 2003 (2010)

Keyword: Fish products, Fish disease, Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Policy/planning, Inspection, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Animal production, Plant production, Plant protection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX