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 Implementado por Regulation No. 303 on on electronic veterinary registration of animal diseases and drug treatments. Legislación | Islandia | 2012 Palabra clave: Sanidad animal, Plagas/enfermedades, Medicamentos, Restricciones para el uso, Registro, Cuestiones de procedimiento, Monitoreo Fuente: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation No. 1250 on the prevention of the introduction of animal diseases and other products carrying infectious agents into the country. Legislación | Islandia | 2019 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