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Regulation No. 916 on the marking of livestock.

Country/Territory
Iceland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Marking/identification Traceability/product tracing Animal health Slaughtering Transport/storage Animal production
Geographical area
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The provision regarding the marking of pigs enters into force on 1 January 2013.
Abstract

The present Regulation lays down rules regarding the marking of livestock. Its objective is to ensure the traceability of livestock products from the herd of origin and/or from the birth of the animal in question to the sale of the products, thereby laying the foundations of well-targeted controls of foodstuffs and livestock, the monitoring of animal transports, the reporting of animal diseases, and the treatment of such diseases. This Regulation applies to the marking of livestock and to the recording of information about livestock, including in databases. According to Article 4, keepers of livestock are responsible for ensuring that all livestock in their custody are marked within a specified time limit after birth, using an approved mark designed to accompany the animal all its life. Further, the Regulation contains provisions relating to individual livestock species, including cattle, pigs, sheep and goats, poultry, and horses. It also lays down duties and responsibilities of livestock keepers, as well as slaughterhouses and transporters. Annex I contains time limits for recording information, as well as other time limits.

Full text
English
Website
www.government.is

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 93 on foodstuffs.

Legislation | Iceland | 1995 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 38 on animal husbandry.

Legislation | Iceland | 2013

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal production, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Marking/identification, Monitoring, Inspection, Institution

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. 66 on veterinarians and animal health services.

Legislation | Iceland | 1998 (2020)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Animal health, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Slaughtering, Governance, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Institution, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX