Regulation No. 1085 on the education, rights and obligations of food scientists and criteria for granting of licences.

This Regulation concerns the education, rights and obligations of food scientists and the criteria for granting licences. It applies to food scientists licensed by the Medical Director of Health - the entity responsible for granting licences authorising the use of the professional title of food scientist 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 food scientist 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 Icelandic food legislation, and other legislation and government directives, as applicable; is responsible for his/her work in accordance with the training he/she has received; shall recognise his/her professional limitations, and seek the assistance of another healthcare practitioner as necessary.