Regulation No. 1109 on the education, rights and obligations of dieticians and criteria for granting of licences.

This Regulation concerns the education, rights and obligations of dieticians and the criteria for granting licences. It applies to dieticians licensed by the Medical Director of Health - the entity responsible for granting licences authorising the use of the professional title of dietician 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 dieticians 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 and 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.