Approval of facilities for transfer of semen and embryos

Those involved in collection and storage of bovine semen used for artificial insemination. Applications are submitted electronically via the Food Safety Authority's electronic forms service.

Documentation of responsible veterinarian in the form of a contract or legally binding document must be enclosed with the application.
The application must also include information about location, equipment and facilities, health status etc. in accordance with the Regulations relating to animal health conditions etc. 

Norwegian Regulations relating to the payment of fees for specific services provided by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority

Regulation to supplement the Animal Health Regulation with provisions related to breeding materials from domesticated land animals (Animal Breeding Regulation) 

The scheme is an approvals scheme for semen and embryos.

Criteria/conditions:

There are requirements for a responsible veterinarian, location, equipment and facilities, health status etc.

More information about the requirements can be found in the Regulations relating to bovine semen.

Remarks:

A fee is charged for processing the application, cf. the Regulations relating to payment of fees for specific services offered by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.