Regulation No. 958 on the trade and temporary keeping of animals.

This Regulation establishes a comprehensive framework to ensure animal welfare in the commercial trade and temporary keeping of animals. It applies to businesses such as pet shops, animal boarding facilities, rehoming services, and those handling animals for sale, rental, or care, requiring them to notify authorities, demonstrate adequate competence, and maintain detailed documentation for each animal. The regulation sets strict standards for facilities, living conditions, feeding, hygiene, supervision, and emergency preparedness, while prohibiting certain practices (such as displaying animals in shop windows or selling specific animals in markets). It also mandates that buyers receive proper information about animal care and ensures that animals are only transferred to responsible individuals. Enforcement is overseen by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, which may impose sanctions for non-compliance, and the regulation ultimately aims to promote responsible handling and respect for animals throughout their commercial circulation.