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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