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Regulation No. 878/2016 on the prohibition of the use of genetically modified feed in sheep farming.

Country
Iceland
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This regulation prohibits sheep producers or keepers in Iceland from feeding sheep with genetically modified feed. It defines genetically modified feed as feed containing, consisting of, or being produced from genetically modified organisms, and states that the purpose of the ban is to strengthen the competitiveness of Icelandic sheep products.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ice244898.pdf
Web site
https://island.is/
Date of text
Entry into force notes
28 October 2016.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Reglugerð um bann við notkun erfðabreytts fóðurs í sauðfjárrækt.
Implements
Agriculture Act (No. 70 of 1998).