Regulation No. 935/2004 on the importation of pets and dog semen.

This regulation establishes Iceland’s rules on the importation of pets other than dogs and cats, as well as dog semen, with the aim of protecting animal and human health by preventing the introduction of infectious diseases. It requires an import permit from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority, valid health and origin certificates, pre-arrival submission of documentation, inspection at an approved import point, and compliance with quarantine or isolation requirements where applicable. The regulation covers specific categories of animals, including ornamental fish and aquatic animals, rodents, rabbits and cage birds, and sets disease-testing and identification requirements such as salmonella testing, rabies-related requirements for dog semen donors, vaccination conditions, and checks for diseases such as Brucella canis, Leishmania, Newcastle disease and avian influenza. It also regulates storage and labelling of imported dog semen, restricts insemination to licensed veterinarians in Iceland, allows authorities to refuse entry, extend isolation, destroy or re-export animals or semen where requirements are not met, and provides for fees and penalties.