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Decree No. 797 of 2008 relative to fighting of lice in aquaculture facilities.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
The purpose of the Decree is to fight the pests Lepeophtheirus salmonis, Caligus elongatus and Caligus curtus in fish farmed in marine waters. Control of existence in installations with water of a temperature of at least 4 Celsius shall be carried out least every 14 days to prevent louse affecting salmon. Allowable limits for louses are specified in article 5. Supervision is assigned to the Food Safety Agency.
Date of text
Repealed
Yes
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om bekjempelse av lus i akvakulturanlegg.