Regulation prohibiting the importation of animals and infectious objects. Country/Territory Norway Document type Regulation Date 1991 (2018) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Fish disease Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Animal by-products Marine mammals Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Regulation briefly regulates the importation of animals (all mammals and birds, as well as animal and other products listed in section 2) so as to prevent the spreading of animal disease. It does not apply to animals and products which are covered by specific provisions contained in other legislation. Products listed in section 2 include embryos, animal seed, meat, milk, eggs, manure, used agricultural machinery, etc. It shall be generally prohibited to import any animal or product which may contain an infectious disease. Packed goods shall always be marked so as to be able to identify them. For raw animal materials, the country of origin shall always be indicated. These rules do not apply to various animals and animal products listed in section 6. The State Animal Health Supervision Office may exempt importation from rules contained in the present Regulation, but may also seize goods or withdraw import licences or exemptions. Violations of the present Regulation shall be punished in accordance with section 19 of the Animal Farming Act. (10 sections) Full text Norwegian Website www.lovdata.no References - Legislation Implements Act No. 4 of 1962 relative to measures for combating animal disease. Legislation | Norway | 1962 (2000) Keyword: Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulation No. 1599 of 2018 on additional requirements for the import of hay and straw for used for animal feed. Legislation | Norway | 2018 Keyword: Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Standards, Pests/diseases, Certification Source: FAO, FAOLEX