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Act No. 66 on veterinarians and animal health services.

Pays/Territoire
Islande
Type du document
Législation
Date
1998 (2020)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Sujet
Bétail, Alimentation et nutrition
Mot clé
Contrôle de qualité alimentaire/innocuité des produits alimentaires Hygiène/procédures sanitaires Santé des animaux Protection des animaux Parasites/maladies Abattage Gouvernance Autorisation/permis Infractions/sanctions Institution Médicaments
Aire géographique
Arctique, Îles de l'Océan Atlantique, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Atlantique Nord, Atlantique du Nord-Est, Europe du Nord
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.
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Islandais
Site web
www.althingi.is

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