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Regulation on the welfare of production animals.

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal welfare Animal health Drugs Data collection/reporting Inspection Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Regulation, made under the Animal Health Protection Act of 2009 and the Food Safety Act of 2003, also refers to the EEA Agreement and in particular to Council Directive 98/58/EC of 20 July 1998 concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes included in Chapter I of Annex I of the Agreement. The Regulations applies to all vertebrates that are bred or kept for the production of food, wool, skin or fur, or for other production purposes. The Regulation does not apply to: a) Fish, reptiles and amphibians. b) Wild animals. c) Animals kept exclusively for participation in competitions, exhibitions, exhibitions or other cultural or sporting activities. d) Experimental or laboratory animals. Animals shall not be kept for production purposes unless the animal's genealogy (genotype) or characteristics (phenotype) indicate that this can occur without adverse effects on the animal's physical or mental health or welfare. Animals must be cared for by a sufficient number of people who have sufficient skills, knowledge and professional skills to safeguard the welfare of the animals.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Act No. 97 of 2009 relating to animal welfare (Animal Welfare Act)

Legislation | Norway | 2009 (2018)

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Animal reproduction, Marking/identification, Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX