Regulation No. 1086 on the education, rights and obligations of nutritionists and criteria for granting of licences. Pays/Territoire Islande Type du document Règlement Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Alimentation et nutrition, Général Mot clé Certification Autorisation/permis Commerce/industrie/sociétés Nutrition Santé publique 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 Regulation entered into force on on 1 January 2013. Résumé This Regulation concerns the education, rights and obligations of nutritionists and the criteria for granting licences. It applies to nutritionists licensed by the Medical Director of Health - the entity responsible for granting licences authorising the use of the professional title of nutritionist and to practise as such in Iceland. The Regulation consists of four sections: I. General provisions; II. Licenses; III. Rights and obligations; IV. Various provisions. According to article 5, a nutritionist shall perform his/her tasks vigilantly and conscientiously and in accordance with the professional standards required of the profession at any time; must be aware of his/her duties and respect ethical rules of the profession, maintain his/her knowledge and professional skill, and master innovations in his/her field of work; shall be familiar with legislation and regulations applying to healthcare practitioners, healthcare services, and other legislation and government directives, as applicable; is responsible for the preventions and counselling he/she provides; shall recognise his/her professional limitations, and seek assistance or refer the patient seeking his/her services to another healthcare practitioner as necessary. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.government.is