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Act No. 66 on veterinarians and animal health services.

País/Territorio
Islandia
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
1998 (2020)
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Ganado, Alimentación y nutrición
Palabra clave
Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos Higiene/procedimientos sanitarios Sanidad animal Protección de los animales Plagas/enfermedades Matanza Gobernanza Autorización/permiso Infracciones/sanciones Institución Medicamentos
Área geográphica
Ártico, Islas del Océano Atlántico, Europa, Europa y Central Asia, Atlántico Norte, Atlántico Nordeste, Europa Septentrional
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 1 January 1999. Article 8 of the Act was amended by Article 112 of Act. 100/2020; the change takes effect on 1 January 2021.
Resumen

The present Act lays down rules on veterinarians and animal health services. It consists of six chapters: I. General provisions; II. Senior management; III. Rights and duties; IV. District Veterinarians; V. Specialist veterinarians; VI. Penalties, entry into force, etc. It applies to veterinarians appointed or employed by the state and veterinarians and animal health professionals who work under a related license granted in accordance with this Act. It entrusts veterinarians and animal health professionals with safeguarding the health of animals in the country, and promoting improved health and well-being, increased livestock profitability and good living conditions and treatment of animals. The Act establishes a veterinary council consisting of four veterinarians appointed for five years, and describes its duties and responsibilities. Article 5 describes the duties and responsibilities of the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority on matters related to animal health and hygiene in the production and treatment of livestock products. Finally, the Act describes the rights and duties of veterinarians. Transitional provision no. III mandates the issuance of a regulation concerning the obligation of the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture to provide regular veterinary services as well as emergency services to ensure the welfare of animals in scattered settlements.

Texto completo
Islandés
Página web
www.althingi.is

Referencias - Legislación

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Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 1250 on the prevention of the introduction of animal diseases and other products carrying infectious agents into the country.

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Palabra clave: Equipos, Bioseguridad, Comercio internacional, Transporte/depósito, Carne, Leche/productos lácteos, Envasado/etiquetado, Sanidad animal, Plagas/enfermedades, Alimentos para animales/piensos, Fertilizantes/nutrientes, Producción vegetal

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation No. 916 on the marking of livestock.

Legislación | Islandia | 2012

Palabra clave: Control de calidad de los alimentos/inocuidad de los alimentos, Marcado/identificación, Rastreabilidad/rastreo de productos, Sanidad animal, Matanza, Transporte/depósito, Producción animal

Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX