WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
14 September 1998
(98-3466)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES
Notification under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures
ICELAND
The following notification, dated 1 September 1998, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Iceland.
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Table of Contents
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I. AGRICULTURAL GOODS: Animals (Including Birds, Fish and Insects) and
Animal Products, Feedingstuff, Seeds, Fertilizers, Plants, Plant Products and
Goods of General Quarantine Concern. ............................................................................2
II. THERAPEUTIC SUBS TANCES AND G OODS..............................................................8
III. NARCOTIC DRUGS PSYC HOTROPIC SUBSTANCES AND RELATED
CHEMICALS...................................................................................................................... .8
IV. OZONE PROTECTION ...................................................................................................11
V. RADIOACTIVE GOODS .................................................................................................14
VI. WEAPONS ..................................................................................................................... ....16
VII. COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ...............................................................................19
VIII. MACHINES FOR PUBLIC WORKS..............................................................................21
IX. HAZARDOUS AND HEALTH -RELATED G OODS ....................................................23
X. SHIPS, BOATS AND FL OATING ST RUCTURES .......................................................27
XI. GOODS ORIGINATING IN  CERTAIN CO UNTRIES ................................................29G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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I. AGRICULTURAL GOODS: Animals (Including Birds, Fish and Insects) and Animal
Products, Feedingstuff, Seeds, Fertilizers, Plants, Plant Products and Goods of General
Quarantine Concern.
Outline of the System
1. 
(a) According to Icelandic law, measures to regulate and control importation of animals,
animal products, feed, seeds, fertilizers, plants, plant products and goods of general
quarantine concern, can be divided into six categories:
- Measures explicitly stated in Act no. 54/1990 on importation of animals and
Regulation No. 444/1982 on fur-bearing animals, which apply control to all
importation of live animals.
- Measures explicitly stated in Act no. 25/1993 on animal diseases and prevention
thereof, Regulation no. 479/1995 and Notices nos. 483/1995, 262/1996,  525/1996
and 665/1997, which apply control to all import of animal products, soil and other
items of general quarantine concern and Act no. 77/1981, on veterinary services.
- Act no. 87/1997 article no. 18, amending Act no. 99/1993 authorizing the Minister of
Agriculture to ban import of animal and plants products which have been given
growth promoting agents and hormones.
- Measures explicitly stated in Act no. 76/1970 on salmon fishing and Notices from the
Ministry of Agriculture dated 3/11 1977 and 28/10 1986, which apply control to all
importation of fresh water fish.
- Measures explicitly stated in Act no. 22/1994 on control of feeds, fertilizers and
seeds, Regulations nos. 650/1994 on control of feed, 301/1995 on control of seeds
and 398/1995 on fertilizers and soil improves, which apply control to all importation
of feeds, fertilizers and seeds (all regulations are based on EU directives on the
respective matter).
- Measures explicitly stated in Act no. 51/1981 on protection against plant diseases and
pests, Regulation no. 189/1990 on import and export of plants andNotice no.117/1990 which apply control to all importation of plants, plant products,
soil, trees, bushes, tree seeds and compost for mushroom growing.
(b) Measures explicitly stated in Act no. 93/1993 on treatment of fish products and
control of their production, supervision of the Ministry of Fisheries, which applycontrol to all import of live fish, molluscs, echinoderms and crustaceans, which live
in salt water.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
2. Act no. 54/1990 on importation of animals and Regulation no. 444/1982 on fur-bearing
animals, control:
- importation of live animals and their genetic material;
- importation of fur-bearing animals.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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Act no.  25/1993 on animal diseases and prevention thereof, Regulation no. 479/1995 and
Notices no.  483/1995, 262/1996,  525/1996 and  665/1997 regarding importation control of
animal products, soil and other items of general quarantine concern.
According to the law and regulation on animal diseases and prevention thereof, it is
forbidden to import the following animal produc ts and goods that can carry contagion which
can cause animal diseases:
(a) Raw meat, processed or unprocessed, as well as animal innards and waste offal.
Salted intestines, however, may be imported from countries which have been
sanctioned by the Chief Veterinary Officer.
(b) Animal feed containing waste offal, for example, blood meal, meat- and/or bone
meal. Import of these substances is permitted if they have been held at 130o C for at
least 20 minutes under a pressure of three millibars.
(c) Hides, lambskin, bones, hooves, horn, ground horn, uncleaned down, uncleaned
feathers, uncleaned animal hair. Processed hides and lambskin which have been
treated  for at least three months in salt mixed with disinfectants are permitted, as well
as dead animals/birds which are intended to be stuffed and hunting trophies, provided
that they are accompanied by a certificate confirming that the product has been
disinfected or the product is adequately disinfected during its manufacture.
(d) Egg and egg products, including food produ cts and products that contain eggs,
although not eggs or products that have been held at 65 o C for a minimum of five
minutes and egg powder that has been heated to at least 140 o C.
(e) Unpasteurised milk and milk products made from unpasteurised milk.
(f) Livestock manure and compost mixed with such manure, peat, dirt, hay and straw.
This provision does not apply to hay or straw used for packing, nor to peat or dirt
imported from Sweden and Finland, provided that a certificate of origin accompaniesthe shipment.
(g) Blood, serum and other organic animal goods, including bacteria, viruses, samples of
blood, plasma, cells, tissues and animal protein, unless a substance is involved which
will be used in laboratories, and the importer makes a written declaration that the
goods are intended for such use and not for distribution. The importer must also
declare that the substances will not come into contact with animals, and that all
surplus, waste and package material from the substances will be burned or destroyedin some other secure manner.
(h) Used saddles or undisinfected riding habits, as well as equipment used to store or
transport animals and animal products.
(i) Used agricultural machinery and tools which have not been washed and disinfected.
(j) Used angling gear which has not been disinfected in a sanctioned manner.
Act no. 76/1970 on salmon fishing and Notices from the Ministry of Agriculture dated
3/11 1977 and 28/10 1986 control:
- importation of live ornamental fish and their roes;G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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- importation of fresh water fish.
According to the law and notices it is prohibited to import fresh water fish (including
dead). Live ornamental fish and their roes and roes of other fresh water fish can be imported
with the permission of the Ministry of Agriculture.
Act no. 93/1993 on treatment of fish products and supervision of their production controls:- importation of live fish, mollusks, echinoderms and crustaceans, which live in salted
water.
Act no. 22/1994 on control of feed, fertilizers and seeds, Regulations nos. 650/1994 on
control of feed, 301/1995 on control of seeds and 398/1995 on control of fertilizers and soil
improves control:
- importation of feed, fertilizers and seeds.
Importation of feed containing antibiotics or growth promoters of chemotherapeutic
origin is prohibited. In chicken production certain coccidiostatics may be used for growing
birds only. All importation of feeds of animal origin is prohibited. Dried materials based on
pasteurized milk may be used. In pet foods animal derivatives are allowed when authorized
according to EU-directive 90/667.
Act no. 51/1981 on protection against plant diseases and pests, Act no. 77/1981 on veterinary
services, Regulation no. 189/1990 on import and export of plants and Notice no. 117/1990
control:
- importation of plants and plant products;
- importation of trees, bushes and tree seeds (excluding rose bushes);
- importation of compost for mushroom growing.
It is prohibited to import:(a) Harmful organisms and plants listed in Appendices I and III in the regulation.
(b) Plant consignments that have been reje cted for importation into Denmark, Finland,
Norway or Sweden for phytosanitary reasons.
(c) Soil, compost, raw or cut tree bark and manure. Soil composed mainly of peat
(Sphagnum) and taken from an uncultivated area where the soil has never been used
for culturing is excepted from this ban. Also excepted is any insignificant amount ofsoil associated with plant roots and root vegetables. From countries where the New
Zealand flatworm (Artioposthia triangulate) is found plants and plant products shall
be free of soil unless there is an additional declaration on the phytosanitary certificate
that states that the plants are coming from a place of cultivation where the flatworm is
not found.
3. Different rules apply for importation of animal products from countries which have been
sanctioned by the Chief Veterinary Officer according to Regulation no. 479/1995 and Notices
nos. 483/1995, 262/1996, 525/1996, 665/1997. Regarding plants and plant products according to
Regulation 189/1990 it is prohibited to import coniferous trees from countries outside Europe.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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4. The purpose of the licensing system is to protect the Icelandic environment and animals
against pest species and disease organisms to protect the welfare and safety of human health.
5. The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements
under the legislation detailed below:
- Act no. 54/1990 on importation of animals and Regulation no. 444/1982 on fur-bearing
animals.
- Act no.  25/1993 on animal diseases and prevention thereof, Regulation no. 479/1995 and
Notices nos. 483/1995, 262/1996, 525/1996 a nd 665/1997. Act no. 77/1981 on veterinary
services.
- Act no. 76/1970 on Salmon fishing and Notices from the Ministry of Agriculture dated
3/11 1977 and 28/10 1986.
- Act no. 93/1993 on treatment of fish products and supervision of their production.- Act no. 22/1994 on control of feeds, fertilizers and seeds, Regulations nos. 650/1994 on
control of feed, 301/1995 on control of seeds and 398/1995 on fertilizers and soil improves
(all regulations are based on EU directives on the respective matter).
- Act no. 51/1981 on protection against plant diseases and pests, Regulation no. 189/1990 on
import and export of plants and Notice no. 117/1990.
The Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for administration of all the legislation regarding
live animals, animal products, feed, plants, plant products, seeds, seedlings and fertilizers. The
Ministry of Fisheries is responsible for the legislation on treatment of fish products and supervision of
their production, except monitoring health of fresh water fishes.
The legislation does not allow for administrative discretion regarding goods/items subject to
import controls. It is not possible for the Government or the executive branch to abolish the systems
without legislative approval.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7. 
(a) Application for import licence should be made  well in advance of arrival of the goods
to allow time for any necessary checks to be  made regarding details supplied etc. In
certain circumstances import permission can be given for goods which have arrived atthe point of entry and where no pre-arranged permission is available.
(b) In the case of most imports in this category it will not be possible for  an import
permit to be issued immediately on request.
(c) Permits may be issued at any time of the year.
(d) Application for import permission are submitted to the following
Agencies/Ministries:
Ministry of Agriculture:
Live animals and their genetic material, fur-bearing animals, animal products and other items
of general quarantine concern, fresh water fish and roes, live ornamental fish and roes,
compost for mushroom growing.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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Inspectorate of Feed, Seed and Fertilizer, Ministry of Agriculture:
Feed, fertilizers and seeds and tree seeds.
Agricultural Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture:
Plants, plant products, soil from Europe.Ministry of Fisheries:
Live fish, mollusks, echinoderms and crustaceans, which live in salt water.
8. Beyond the failure of an applicant to meet standard criteria, a request for permit to import can
be refused at the discretion of the relevant Minister. Reasons for refusal will normally be given. While
no formal procedures exist through which an appeal may be lodged, an applicant may choose tocontact the Ministry to question the decision.
Eligibility of Importers to apply for Licence
9. 
(a) Not applicable.
(b) All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for permission to import.
Documentational and other Requirements for Application for Licence
10. Applications for permission to import must be made in writing to the relevant authorities. The
form of the application and information required will depend on the nature of the animal/animalproduct, goods. The importer should approach the Ministry or Agency which has jurisdiction over the
goods, specifying the details of the animal, animal product or goods to be imported. The addresses for
correspondence are:
Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Fisheries
Sölvhólsgata 7 Skúlagötu 4150 Reykjavík 150 Reykjavík
Tel: 354 560 9750 Tel: 354 560 9670
Telefax: 354 552 1160 Telefax: 354 562 1853
Inspectorate of Feed, Seed Agricultural Research Institute
and Fertilizer RALA Keldnaholti
RALA Keldnaholti 112 Reykjavík112 Reykjavík Tel: +354 577 1010
Tel: +354 577 1010 Telefax: +354 577 1030
Telefax: +354 577 1020
11. Permits must be obtained prior to importation and are required for importation.
12. Where importation requires periods of quarantine containment or treatment, e.g. cleaning,
spraying, to eliminate the risk of entry into Iceland of diseases, pests etc., the importer will usually be
required to bear the cost of such action. Specific details of charges may be obtained on inquiry
directed to the appropriate permit issuing authority.  Importers of other goods shall bear all expenses
that may be incurred in procuring certificates and taking antiseptic measures that import requires,including sampling and testing deemed necessary by the Chief Veterinary Officer.
The following inspection fees shall be paid for customs clearance:G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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Feed inspection fee, 0,5% of the CIF value.
Seed inspection fee, 2% of the CIF value
Fertilizer inspection fee, 0,1% of the CIF value.
Plant inspection fee, 1%  and 2 % of the CIF value
13. No.
14. The period of validity of a permit would depend on the nature of the importation. Specific
details to be supplied on inquiry. Legislation will normally not allow for continuing permit. Therefore
it is necessary to apply again for permission to a new shipment.
15. No.
16. Licences are not transferable and are usually valid for one shipment only.
17. (b)
(i) Health certificates issued by an official veterinarian and special licences are
required for all shipments of live animals and birds.
(ii) Disinfection certificates are required for used clothing, feathers, down, bird
skin, human and animal hair (and related products), straw and articles made
of straw.
(iii) Imported products made from slaughtered livestock, eggs and milk products
shall be accompanied by official certificates of origin and health from the
country sanctioned by the Chief Veterinary Officer or a certificate stating that
the goods have been heat-treated as required. Tourists who bring cooked
food, where the labeling confirms that the goods have been heat-treated asrequired, do not have to present a certificate.
(iv) Health certificates and special licences are required for all shipments of feed,
fertilizers and seeds.
(v) Health certificates from country of origin are required on all shipments of
compost for mushroom growing, declaring the absence of manure fromdomestic animals and animal derivatives.
(vi) Health certificates are required for plants in accordance with the international
agreement on plant protection (IPPC/FAO). Qualifying licence for seeds in
accordance with international rules of OECD or other international rules
which Iceland has adopted, is required for all shipments of tree seeds.
(vii) Health certificates are required for all live fish, echinoderms, crustaceans,
ornamental fish and roes.
(viii) Phytosanitary certificates are required on all shipments of plants with root(s)
or parts of plants, e.g., cuttings, bulbs, corms and tubers etc. intended for
rooting and further growing, potatoes, cut flowers and branches, coniferous
rootless trees and coniferous branches from Europe other than those listed in
Appendix III in the regulation, wood material with bark and soil. Seeds andwater plants for aquariums are excepted.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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(ix) Persons traveling between countries are permitted to bring with them the
same material as may be sent by parcel post between countries without a
phytosanitary certificate, which are:
(a) Bouquet of cut flowers and branches (up to 25 plants).
(b) Bulbs, corms and tubers from Europe (up to  two kilograms).
(c) A few potted plants (indoors plants) from Europe (up to 3 pcs.).
(d) When moving residence from a European country it is permitted to bring along potted
plants (indoor plants) such as a typical household might have (up to 30 pcs. 1-5 pcs of
each species).
These exemptions do not include wild plants co llected in the wild, woody plants (with and
without roots), including bonsai and potatoes.
Specific details my be supplied on inquiry.
Other Procedural Requirements
18. No.
19. Yes. No. Yes. A form has to be filled out with the name and ID number of the importer.
II. THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES AND GOODS
Outline of the System
1. The EU directives concerning medical devices have been ratified as part of EFTA’s treaty
with the EU.  National regulations  have however not been set yet.
Therapeutic medicines are not subject to special import licences except when the active
ingredients are narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances (see following, IV).  They must
however be registered according to the Pharmaceutical Act no. 93/1994 and Regulation onthe registration of proprietary medicinal products and the issuing of marketing
authorisations no. 465/1995 or Regulation on the registration of parallel imported
medicinal products and the issuing of marketing authorisations no. 582/1995.
III. NARCOTIC DRUGS PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES AND RELATED
CHEMICALS
Outline of the System
1. Licences are issued to control the import of specified narcotic drugs, Psychotropic substances
and related chemicals. This system fulfils Iceland’s obligation under three United Nations conventions
in relation to restricting the supply of controlled substances to what is necessary to meet medical and
scientific need and preventing diversion to the illicit drug market.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
2. The purpose for licensing is to control trade of narcotic drugs, Psychotropic substances and
related chemicals according to the ratified United Nations conventions and cover all persons or firms
involved in international trade in those substances.  The drugs covered are substances listed inaddendum I to Regulation on the sale and handling of controlled substances, no. 16 of 1986, with later
amendments.  This regulation is set according to provision in Article 2 of the Act on controlledG/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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substance no. 65 of 1974.  The above named addendum includes the drugs and chemicals required to
be controlled under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, and the Convention on
Psychotropic Substances, 1971.  Regulation regarding control of substances listed in the Convention
Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances,1988, has not yet been set.  This
convention was recently ratified.
An exemption applies in the case of a drug that is imported by a passenger on a ship or
aircraft where the drug:
- is required for the medical treatment of the person involved;
- was prescribed by a medical practitioner for the purpose of that treatment;
- was supplied to the person in accordance to the prescription in a legal manner.
3. The system applies to importers of controlled substance from all countries.
4. The use of import licences enables the government to restrict and monitor the quantities of
controlled substances imported and is intended to  prevent over-supply and diversion of same.  The
system is based on the requirements of the international conventions.
5. The licensing is maintained by the Act on controlled substances no. 65 of 1974, with later
amendments,  and the Regulation on the sale and handling of controlled substances, no. 16 of 1986,
with later amendments, set by provision in above named act.  The licensing is statutorily required.
Designation of products to be subjected to licensing (in addition to substances listed in the
international conventions) is at administrative discretion.  The system cannot be abolished without
legislative approval.
Procedures
6. Products under restriction of quantity.
I. National import limits for substances controlled by the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs
and some controlled by the Convention on Psychotropic Substances are set by an estimatessystem administered by the International Narc otics Control Board (INCB) in Vienna.  These
limits are published regularly for all parties to the conventions.
Estimates of yearly requirements of Psychotropic drugs not requiring import licence are sent to
INCB.  In cases when import licence for a controlled substance is not required by Icelandic
regulation, but exporting country regulation demands it, such a licence is issued upon request.
II. Not applicable.III. Import licences are only issued to persons or firms that have been licenced by the ministry to
handle, store or sell controlled substances, issued by the Minister of Health according to the
Pharmaceutical Act and the Act on controlled substances.  All issued import licences have to be
accounted for as to actual usage.  Unused licences are deemed invalid.  Names of licencedimporters are available at the Ministry of Health and Social Security upon request.
IV. Not applicable.V. No limits.  Applications are processed immediately within reasonable handling time.VI. Import licences are valid for 120 days from date of issue.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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VII. The Ministry of Health and Social Security issues import licences upon application.  Import
licences are issued for each individual shipment without delay if import limits have not been
exceeded.
The State Drug Inspectorate validates documents required for customs handling of each
shipment of controlled substances.  This validation is based on the previously issued import
licence.
VIII. First come, first served.  No maximum per applicant within set limits for import.  No special
provision for new importers.  All applications are processed immediately.
IX. No bilateral quotas.  Export permits from exporting country are not required.X. In cases of exporting country requesting endorsement of their export permits such endorsement
is given on a quarterly basis.
XI. No re-export of controlled substances is permitted.7. When no quantitative limits are in force.
(a) No limits.  Licences can be issued for goods arriving without one provided importer
has licence to handle, store or sell controlled substances.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) The Ministry of Health and Social Security issues import licences upon application.
Import licences are issued for each individual shipment without delay.  The State
Drug Inspectorate validates documents required for customs handling of each
shipment of controlled substances.  This validation is based on the previously issuedimport licence.
8. An application may be refused if:
the import would be excessive to national requirements; and
other permission is required but has not been obtained.
In the event of refusal the applicant is notified about the reasons and given opportunity for
remedy.
Eligibility of Importers to apply for Licence
9.
(a) Any person firm or institution may apply for a licence.  A licence will only be granted
to holders of a ministerial licence to handle, store and sell controlled substances.
Such licence is granted subject to conditions in the Pharmaceutical act and Act on
controlled substances and applicant is subject to State Drug Inspectorate inspections
and approval in his operations.
Names of licensed importers are available at the Ministry of Health and Social
Security upon request.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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(b) Not applicable.
Documentational and other Requirements for Application for Licence
10. No official form is needed to apply for a licence but the following information must be
submitted:
- Name and address of importer
- Name and address of seller (exporter)
- Name and quantity of controlled substance.  In case of combination product the name and
quantity of the controlled substance in the combination
- How the goods are to be transported (airfreight, sea freight, air post, etc.)
- What the substance is to be used for (medical, research, etc.)
A separate import licence is required for each shipment of controlled substances.
11. The import licence for the particular shipment is required validated by the State Drug
Inspectorate (in addition to invoice, bill of lading, etc.)
12. No.13. No.
Conditions of Licensing
14. An import licence is valid for 120 days from issue date.  If it not used within that period it
becomes invalid and is not extended.  If necessary a new licence is issued.
15. No.
16. No.
17. No.
Other Procedural Requirements
18. No.
19. Yes. No. Yes. A form has to be filled out with the name and the ID of the importer.
IV. OZONE PROTECTION
Regulation no. 656/1997 concerning preventive measures against ozone-depleting substances.
This regulation replaces older regulations in this field.
Outline of System
1. Regulation no. 656/1997 establishes a quota sy stem for import of hydrochloro-fluorocarbons
(HCFCs).  Administrative approval is required prior to import.  Import of other ozone-depleting
substances has been banned; since 1 August 1993 for halons, since 1 November 1994 for HBFCs and
methyl bromide, since 1 January 1996 for methyl chloroform and since 1 January 1995 forchlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and carbon tetrachlorid e.  Import of aerosols containing CFC has beenG/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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banned since 1 January 1990, imports of CFC for in sulation since 1 January 1994.  Import and sale of
limited amount of metered dose inhalers containing CFC has been granted on a yearly basis.
Administrative approval is required prior to import of manufactured products that may
contain ozone-depleting substances such as refrigerators and portable fire extinguishers.
The administrative approval required prior to import is called import licence in this document
on Ozone Protection.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
2. Ozone-depleting substances are controlled under the Montreal Protocol on Substances that
deplete the Ozone Layer.  Within Iceland, Regulation no. 656/1997 implements the control agreed byParties to the Montreal Protocol and by the EC Regulation no. 3093/1994 on substances that deplete
the ozone layer.  Import licences have been required for HCFC since April 1995.
Import licences for products that may contain CFC and halons have been required since
1 January 1995, for products that may contain HCFC since 1 January 1996.  Import licences for
recycled or reused HCFCs have been required since August 1995.
3. The system applies to goods originating from all countries.
4. The import licences for HCFCs are intended to  restrict quantities. Annually we now import
the maximum allowable quantities of HCFCs under Regulation no. 656/1997.
The import licences for manufactured products under certain custom codes that may contain
halon, CFC or HCFC is to ensure that no such goods are imported.
The import licence for recycled or reused HCFC is intended to ensure that the substances
meet minimum requirements for purity, to check on the country of origin of the substance and also to
control quantities.
Alternative methods have not been adopted, as it would not be consistent with international
legal obligations.
5. Act no. 52/1988 on toxic and hazardous chemical substances.
Regulation no. 656/1997, concerning preventive measure against ozone-depleting substances,
Articles 5, 6 and 11 and Annex 2.  The licensing is required under Regulation no. 656/1997.
The system cannot be abolished without legislative measures.
Procedures
6.
I. The Environment and Food Agency of Iceland (Hollustuvernd ríkisins) deals directly with
known importers.  The importers can apply for a quota to the Environment and Food Agency
before December each year according to Regulation 656/1997.
The overall amount of allowable HCFC is published in Regulation 656/1997.  The amountallocated from each country is not published nor the maximum amount allocated to each
importer.  Exceptions can be sought through the Environmental Ministry.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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II. Quotas are allocated on a yearly basis for the time period 1 January to 31 December.  The size
of the quota is determined from each applicants import of CFC and HCFC in 1989 (the sum
of calculated level of import of HCFC and 2.6% of the calculated level of import of CFC) and
their imports the previous years before the application. Amount left from the total allowable
import is divided between all applicants based on the principle of equality andproportionality.
III. Not applicable, there is no production of ozone-depleting substances in Iceland.  Not
applicable.  No.  Yes.
IV. Any time before 10 December each year for quota for the following year.
V. To weeks.
VI. Theoretically it can be done within the same day.VII. Yes, the Environmental and Food Agency of Iceland.  Not applicable. Not applicable.  No.VIII. Past performance, see II above.  Anyone may apply for a licence.  Applications are examined
simultaneously.
IX. There are no such bilateral arrangements.  Not applicable.X. Not applicable.XI. Yes.  HCFC, in cases where the importer does not have any quota left, the importer can
temporarily take the substance into the country, but has to export it before the end of thelicence period.  A statement of pending export is required.
7.
(a) About 1-2 days for import licences for recycl ed or reused HCFCs, 1-2 days for import
licences for manufactured products that ma y contain CFC, HCFC or halon.  About
2-3 weeks for licences given as exceptions from existing ban on import. Licences can
be given for goods that have arrived at the port.
(b) Yes for import licences but not for exemptions from existing ban.
(c) No, applications can be made any time of year.
(d) Yes. The Environmental and Food Agency consider applications for import licences.
The Ministry for the Environment grants licences given as exemptions.  Approval is
required from the Environmental and Food Agency. No.
8. If applicants meet criteria, the licence is granted.  Reasons for refusal would be given to the
applicant.  The applicant can appeal to the Ministry  for the Environment for review of refusal to issue
a licence.  The decision of the Ministry can be appealed according to the Act no. 37/1993 on
Administration.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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Eligibility of Importers to apply for Licence
9. 
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes.
Documentational and other Requirements for Application for Licence
10. There is no application form.  The applicant is requested to submit the following information:
- name and address of applicant;
- amount of substance proposed to import;
- the proposed use of substance;
- amount imported in 1989 of HCFC and CFC.
11. Standard customs documentation and approval from the Environmental and Food Agency.
12. No.
13.  No.
Conditions of Licensing
14. For HCFC, one year.  No.
15. No.
16. No.  Not applicable.
17. Yes. Trading with countries that are not Parties to the Montreal Protocol is prohibited.
Reporting requirements apply to all licences.
Other Procedural Requirements
18. No.
19. Yes.  No.  Yes.  A form has to be filled out with the name and ID number of the applicant.
V. RADIOACTIVE GOODS
Icelandic Radiation protection Act no. 117/1985
Regulations relating to safety measures against ionising radiation, no. 356/1986.
Outline of System
1. The import of radioactive material and goods containing radioactive material is prohibited
under the provisions of the Radiation Protecti on Act no. 117/1985 unless a permit of the Minister of
Health or the Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute, after authorisation from the Minister, is granted.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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Purpose and Coverage of Licensing
2. The goods covered include any radioactive material or substance except for radioluminous
watches, pocket compasses, meters and other equipment of that nature containing a slight quantity of
radioactive materials pending further decisions of the Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute.
3. The legislation applies to importation of goods from all countries.
4. The importation of radioactive substances is regulated as a community (environment and
health ) protection measure and to comply with I celand’s international obligations. A monetary value
is not a criterion for control.
5. The control on importation of the specified goods is a statutory requirement under the
Regulation relating to safety measures against ionising radiation no 356/1986 under the Icelandic
Radiation Protection Act 117/1985.
The system can not be abolished without legislative approval.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7. 
(a) Application should be made in advance of arrival of the goods.
(b) Permits can be issued immediately in case of medicine containing very short-lived
radionuclides.
(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.
(d) The Minister of Health or, after authorisation by the Minister grants a permit, by the
Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute. Application to import radioactive materials
or articles containing radioactive  materials must be made to the Icelandic Radiation
Protection Institute.
8. Application for permission to import can be refused if intended use is not in accordance with
the Icelandic Radiation Protection Act.
Eligibility of Importers to apply for Licence
9.
(a) not applicable.
(b) All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for permission to import.
Documentational and other Requirements for Application for Licence
10. For permit to import applications must be made in writing to the Icelandic Radiation
Protection Institute using a special form providing  information, such as, on importers name and
address, details of the goods to be imported and where the goods are to be used etc.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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11. The written permission is required to be produced upon importation.
12.  No.
13. No.
Condition of Licensing
14. Permits apply to one consignment in most cases. Permits can be issued that are valid for one
year and are renewed upon appropriate annual report  to the Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute
regarding all imports in the previous year.
15. No.
16. No.
17.
(a) Not applicable.(b) Intended use of radioactive material must be in accordance with the Icelandic
Radiation Protection Act no. 117/1985. Those who have been granted a permit to
import radioactive material are only allowed to sell, hire out, lend or hand over by
some other means the relevant material to parties that have got a permit from the
Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute to operate them.
Other Procedural Requirements
18. No.
19. Yes. No. Yes.  A form has to be filled out with the name and ID number of   the importer.
VI. WEAPONS
Outline of the System
1. According to Icelandic law, measures to regulate and control importation of firearms and
other assault devices, can be divided into three categories. First and foremost are measures explicitly
stated in the Firearms, Explosives and Fireworks Act, no. 46/1977. Secondly, measures explicitlystated in the Firearms and Ammunition Regulations no. 16/1978, with subsequent amendments.
Thirdly, administrative measures, not explicitly  stated in statutes. The law, nevertheless requires that
such measures have sufficient grounds. Furthermore, each individual administrative decision made
according to the above-mentioned measures, is su bject to procedural rules laid down in the
Administrative Act no. 37/1993.
Weapons in this respect are all arms intended to fire projectiles. At the relevant Minister’s
discretion the scope of the Act can be extended to include assault devices other than firearms. This hasbeen done with the regulations, with regard to li terally all things manufactured for offensive purposes,
including knives with blade longer than 12 cm. Realistic replicas of firearms are included as well.
Excluded from the scope of this system are weapons imported for the police and the Coast
Guard. On the other hand, the Act allows the responsible Minister to extend the scope to certaincategories of commercial products, i.e. construction equipment using compressed air to fire nails,G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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emergency gadgetry, i.e. lifeline guns and signal guns and pin guns used for animal slaughtering. The
last category is currently the only one to fall under import limitation stated in the Regulations.
The main provision of the system is a near-complete ban on the importation of automatic
firearms and all things manufactured for offensive purposes. Semi-automatic and other firearms aresubject to import limitations as described below.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
2. Licensing systems are applied in four channels open for lawful importation of weapons to
Iceland:
- Purchase by private persons and their importation upon arrival from abroad.
-  Long-distance sale to private persons by mail order.
- Short-term import by foreign visitors.
- Commercial importation by registered firearm vendors.
Weapons covered by all licensing arrangements are:
- Firearms and parts of firearms.
- Ammunition for firearms.
3. The licensing procedures  are the same regardless of countries of origin or from which the
goods are imported.
4. The purpose of licensing is to ensure ready control of the number, characteristics and
distribution of weapons.  Such a regulation is needed in the public interests to prevent that these
weapons are used offensively. Furthermore it is government policy to restrict proliferation of weapons
in certain classes, especially pistols and larger rifles. The monetary value of imports is not a criterionfor control.
No other alternative methods have been suggested that could meet these criteria, which is a
prerequisite for the effectiveness of licensing individual use and possession of weapons.
5. The Firearms, Explosives and Fireworks Act no. 46/1977 requires licensing of firearms.
Licensing of other weapons and products mentioned before (under reply 1) is optional but has been
partially enacted in the Regulations. Express legislative consent is needed in order to abolish the
licensing system.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7. The application procedure is basically the same for all the four following categories:
(a) Application is best made before attempt is made to bring into the country weapons
subjected to an import permit. Circumstances allowing, these permits will be issued if
the goods in question have inadvertently arrived at the point of entry.
(b) As a rule, permits are only granted when the relevant application has been scrutinised.
This sometimes involves correspondence with local authorities. If haste is paramount,the time this process takes can be cut.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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(c) Permits are issued regardless of season.
(d) According to the Firearms, Explosives and Fireworks Act, it comes under the
Ministry of Justice to issue import permits. This function can be delegated to heads of
local police, but as of now that has not been practised. In this respect, only
administrative organ has to be approached by the applicant. The ministry may seekrecommendations from local authorities but that process is not mandatory.
8. Applications for import permits can be refused at the discretion of the relevant. Minister.
According to the 1993 Administrative Act, reasons for refusal must be given if requested by the
applicant. In practice the significant grounds for refusal are stated right away, the most common being
wanting information and evidence of improper handling of firearms. A frequent reason for refusal in
the case of private persons is also failure to meet the ordinary criteria for the possession of firearms,
i.e. skill and other qualifications.
The right to appeal does not exist in these ma tters, apart from the courts although complaint
can be lodged with the Ombudsman of the Parliament.
Eligibility of Importers to apply for Licence
9.
(b)  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import permits.
Documentational and other Requirements for Application for Licence
10.  In the case when a decision is made to grant  registered firearm vendors an import permit, the
following information must be made available to the Ministry for the proper form to be issued.
-  Name and address of the importer
-  Name and address of the supplier (exporter)
-  Exact description of the weapons to be imported
-  Exact quantity of weapons to be imported-  The unique number of the application (issued on receipt by the Ministry)
In practice, the Ministry generally issues a statement of eligibility for imports, alongside the
initial registration of the firearm vendor. The vendor may therefore expect a positive reply to his
application unless there has been a change of conditions.
11. Immediately prior to actual importation the vendor must present customs clearing papers to
the competent local police officer along with a copy of the import permit. The officer then validates
with a signature, that the weapons to be imported are in accordance with the permit. The officer keeps
a copy of the customs papers for future reference, e.g. if the permitted quantity is to be imported in
steps. The customs officer, having received the signed papers, then hands over the goods.
12. No.13. No.
Conditions of Licensing
14. As a rule the permits are valid for six months.  The validity can be extended if the police
officer in charge accepts such an extension. The permit is always limited to the stated goods only andcannot be extended.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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15. No.
16. Permits are issued to a certain vendor and cannot be transferred to another one.
17. Such conditions arise directly from the law, regarding the custody, use, disposal and
distribution of the imported goods.
Other Procedural Requirements
18. No.
19. Yes. No. Yes. A form has to be filled out with the name and the ID number of the importer.
VII. COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Outline of systems
1. For the import of telecommunication equipment including radio there are two basic licensing
systems. One is based upon equipment having a CE marking in accordance with the Terminal
Directive 91/260/EEC to confirm that it fulfills the appropriate requirements pertaining to
telecommunications equipment within the European Economic Area in which case a national
licensing procedure is not required. This licensing system may also apply to equipment that bears a
special mark in accordance with pan-European regu lations that public authorities in Iceland have
undertaken to adopt. The second licensing system applies to equipment that does not have a CE mark
or a special mark signifying adherence to pan-Eur opean regulations. Under this licensing system a
type approval must be obtained from the Post and Telecom Administration. This applies to:
(a) all types of radio equipment that have not been specifically excepted; and
(b) all subscriber equipment, i.e. telecommunication equipment that is connected or can
be connected to  public telecommunications networks.
In the case that certificates and measurement reports on equipment are available from an
approved test laboratory, Icelandic or foreign, co nfirming that the equipment conforms to accepted
standards and regulations, such documentation shall be taken into consideration when issuing type
approval. Otherwise tests and measurements of the Post and Telecom Administration shall form thebasis.
It should be noted that both licensing systems center on a one time type approval process.
Once type approved, repeated imports of a certain type of equipment can take place without
recurrence of the type approval procedure.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
2. The licensing system based on CE marking applies to equipment to be connected to public
telecommunication networks including radio networks . The other licensing system with type approval
based upon documentation from an approved external test laboratory or tests by the Post and Telecom
Administration encompasses all types of telecommunication equipment including radio.
3. The systems apply to goods irrespective of country of origin.
4. The licensing is not intended to restrict the quantity and value of imports. The purpose of the
system is to ensure that technical requirements are met including electromagnetic compatibility.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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5. The licensing is maintained under the law on telecommunications no. 143/1996, regulation on
subscriber equipment no. 322/1985 and the regulation on CE marking no. 589/1994. Licensing is
required by the law on telecommunications. The legi slation does not leave designation of products to
administrative discretion. The law cannot be abolished except with the express approval of the
legislature.
 Procedures
 
6. Not applicable.
7.
(a) For equipment falling within the CE mark  licensing regime there is no need for an
application procedure. For other equipment the type approval process will take 2-4weeks assuming that appropriate documentation has been provided. For equipment
arriving at port without a licence the process can in some cases be shortened.
(b) A licence in the form of type approval cannot as a rule be granted immediately upon
request; however, in the case that complete documentation is presented the time for
processing can be made a matter of days rather than weeks.
 (c) No limitations exist with respect to time of year.
 
 (d) Licence applications with a view to obtaining type approval is effected by a single
authoriy, the Post and Telecom Administration. For the actual import customs is also
involved.
 
8. An application will only be refused if it fails to meet the ordinary criteria.
Eligibility of Importers to apply for Licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions may apply.Documentational and other Requirements for Application for Licence
10. Information is required about the applicant, manufacturer, the equipment and the
documentation provided, see sample form enclosed. The documentation includes complete
specifications, circuit diagrams, handbooks, manufacturer´s declaration of conformity and/or test
reports.
11. At actual importation the appropriate custom forms must be completed and invoices
presented.
12. There are fees for type approval in accordance with the tariffs of the Post and Telecom
Administration. The range of fees is from USD 17 to USD 812.
13. There are no advance fees.
14. The type approval is unlimited in time subject to the equipment not being modified.
15. There are no penalties for non-utilization.
 
16. Licences are transferable subject to notification and a payment of a fee.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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17. 
(b) There are no other conditions.
 Other Procedural Requirements
 
18. In some cases allocation of a frequency/frequencies for radio equipment may need to be
obtained prior to equipment utilising those frequencies being submitted for type approval.
19. Payment for import of foreign goods is not within the jurisdiction of the telecom authorities.
VIII.  MACHINES FOR PUBLIC WORKS
Outline of the System
1.  According to Regulation no. 399/1989, Directors of Customs are unauthorised to clear
through customs new or used mobile or other construction machinery, which are subject to the said
Regulation, prior to a declaration in relation thereto issued by the Administration of Occupational
Safety and Health. At present the process is as follows:
The importer shall apply for the registration of each mobile and the construction machinery he
or she intends to import by filling in a special application form. The Administration of Occupational
Safety and Health then allocates a specific registration number to the machinery, writes the number
down on the application form which is then returned to the importer. In most cases this will be
accomplished by the use of a fax-machine and the application will thus be dealt with in few minutes.
By then the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health has fulfilled its task concerning thecustoms registration of the machinery. Subsequent to the registration of the machinery the
Administration of Occupational Safety and Health will inspect all machinery subject to inspection in
accordance with Regulation no. 388/1989, and at present this means that the machinery's compliance
with the requirements of Regulation no. 580/1995 on Machinery and Technical Equipment will be
checked.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
2. This procedure concerns the following categories of machinery listed in the Annex to
Regulation no. 399/1989:
A Tower cranes
B Mobile cranes bigger than 18 MT
C Overhead cranes
D Cranes smaller than 18 MT
E Excavators heavier than 4 000 kg.
F Wheel loadersG Bulldozers
H Motor grades
I Industrial tractors
J Forklift truck < 10 MT capacity
K Forklift truck > 10 MT capacityL Compactors
M Asphaltpavers
R Drilling rigs
S Grinding and screening installations
V Mobile work platformsG/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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3. No distinction is made as to the question of the machinery's origin provided it meets the
requirements of Regulation no. 580/1995, containing, inter alia, provisions regarding CE-labeling and
declaration of conformity.
4. The said procedure serves the sole purpose of compiling a list of the machinery, subject to
inspection in accordance with Regulation no. 399/1989, in order to facilitate its subsequent registration
and inspection. This procedure does not impose any import restrictions, except those referred to in
answer No. 3. Since the procedure has  produced very good results and no complaints have been filed,
there has been no reason to replace it.
5. The Act on Working Conditions and Occupational Health and Safety no. 46 of 28 May 1980.
Regulation on Registration and Inspection of Mobile and Other Construction Machinery
no. 388/1989.
Regulation on Machinery and Technical Equipment no. 580/1995.
No.
Yes.
Procedures
6. There are no restrictions on quantity or value.
7.
(a) No time limits have been set concerning the application for registration of the
machinery. The importer may apply for registration at his or her convenience.
(b) Yes.
(c) No such limits.
(d) The application form signed by the Administration of Occupational Safety and
Health, thus confirming the registration of the machinery, serves subsequently as a
document when the importer clears the machinery through customs with the customs
authorities in question.
8. Registration is never refused. Where information on the application form is insufficient or
incorrect, the importer in question is contacted and the application jointly adjusted and then taken care
of.
Eligibility of Importers to apply for Licence
9. No demands are made as to who applies for registration of the machinery.
Documentational and other Requirements for Application of Licence
10. All new machines for public works and change of ownership of older machines must be
registered at the Administration of Occupational Sa fety and Health.  In the case of a new model, a
declaration of conformity is requested in accordance with Regulation no. 580/1995.
Information required for the registration, are: registration number (licence plate number),
name, address and ID number of owner and former  owner, type of equipment, production year,
production country, production number, weight of m achine, size of engine, horsepower, name of
insurance company, lifting capabilities (for cranes and fork lift trucks) and type of fuel used.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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11. None.
12. A registration fee amounting USD 30 is collected. The registration fee and the fee charged for
the first inspection of the machinery are collected simultaneously.
13. No.
Conditions of Licensing
14. No period of validity has been determined.
15. The machinery will not be cleared through customs unless a signed application for
registration is at hand.
16. No.
17. No.
Other Procedural Requirements
18. No.
19. Yes, No, Yes. A form has to be filled out with the name and the ID number of the importer.
IX. HAZARDOUS AND HEALTH-RELATED GOODS
(a) Act no. 52/1988 on toxic and hazardous chemical substances, with amendments.
(b) Regulation no. 137/1986 on the use and restrictions on use of certain toxic and
hazardous substances and preparations, with amendments no. 610/1987 and412/1997.
(c) Regulation no. 74/1983 prohibiting the import and use of asbestos.
(d) Rules in respect of chrome content in cement no. 330/1989.
(e) Regulation no. 690/1994 concerning cosmetics, with amendments.
(f) Regulation no. 236/1990 relating to the classification, labelling and handling of
dangerous substances and preparations with amendments no. 664/1997 and 766/1997.
(g) Rules no. 520/1991 on the import, production and marketing of toys containing lead.
(h) Regulation no. 516/1994 on the prohibition of the use of chemicals that contain
mercury, arsenic and organic tin compounds (tributyltin).
(i) Regulation no. 84/1996 regarding the import, use and disposal of PCBs, PCTs  and
substitutes which are dangerous to the environment.
(j) Regulation no. 694/1994 on the restricti on on production, and import of toys,
ornamental objects and jokes and hoaxes which contains certain chemicals.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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(k) Regulation no. 445/1996 on the use and the prohibition of use of certain chemicals in
paints, varnishes or in the preservation of wood.
(l) Regulation no. 447/1996 on the use and the prohibition of use of cadmium and its
compounds.
(m) Regulation no. 448/1996 on the use and the prohibition of use of certain substances in
the treatment of textile articles.
(n) Regulation no. 449/1996 on the prohibition of use of certain toxic and dangerous
substances.
(o) Regulation no. 571/1997 on batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous
substances.
(p) Regulation no. 50/1984 on the use of dangerous substances and preparations in
agriculture and gardening.
(q) Register of approved insecticides, herbicides, growth regulators and rodenticides no.
4/1997/L.
Outline of  the System
1. The import of certain goods, which are a threat to consumer welfare, human health and safety
or threat to the environment, is prohibited under  the provisions of the act no. 52/1988 on toxic and
hazardous chemical substances and the above-mentioned regulations unless specified conditions,
restrictions or requirements are complied with. 
For some goods administrative approval or import licence is required prior to each import in
other cases open administrative approval is given without any limits. Conditions for marketing may belabelling requirement and/or restrictions regarding sale and use of the goods.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
2. To ensure safe handling of the goods and to keep control on the quantities imported and used.
The following goods are included in the system.  References relate to laws and regulations
mentioned above:
Toxic substances and preparations classified according to Regulation no. 236/1990 (f); (a)
Import licence is requested for each shipment
Pesticides, insecticides, rodenticides, and molluscicides; (a), (p), (q) The product has to be
registered – Import licence is requested for each shipmentDisinfectants; (a), (b) Approval has to be given from the Environmental and Food Agency
Wood preservatives; (a), (b) 3, (k)
Methanol; (a), (b)1
Aerosols containing toxic substances and certain other hazardous substances classified
according to Regulation no. 236/1990 (f); (b), (n) May not be imported or placed on the marketfor sale to the general public
Aerosol generators intended for entertainment or decorative purposes containing substances
classified as flammable according to Regulation no. 236/1990 (f); (j)4
Cosmetics containing;  >0,5% of toxic substances classified according to Regulation no.
236/1990 (f), substances listed in Annex 2, Regulation no. 690/1994 (e) or other colouringG/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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agents, preservatives or UV filters than those listed in annexes 4-6 to Regulation no. 690/1994;
(b), (e) May not be imported or placed on the market
Paint and colours containing >1% of toxic substances classified according to Regulation no.
236/1990 (f), paint and colours containing > 5% organic solvents, paint containing cadmium,
cadmium compounds, specified lead carbons or sulphates; (b), (k)6Asbestos; (c) Import is prohibited, exemptions can be granted in special cases
PCB’s, PCT’s, Ugelec 141, Ugelec 121 (Ugelec 21) and DBBT, equipment containing
aforementioned substances; (i)6
Cement containing water-soluble chrome (Cr+6)  2 mg/kg dry cement; (d)6
Toys containing lead; (g)1
Toys containing >5 mg/kg benzene; (j)5
Ornamental objects, games, tricks and jokes ma y not contain liquid substances or preparations,
which are regarded dangerous according to Regulation no. 236/1990 (f), jokes and hoaxes with
certain ingredients listed in Regulation 694/1994; (j)5
Antifouling substances, paint and other products, intended to prevent fouling by micro-
organisms, plants or animals on the hulls of boats and on other appliances or equipment totally
or partly submerged, containing mercury (Hg) , arsenic (As) or organic tin compounds; (h)
Import and use is prohibited, except for paint containing organic tin compounds imported in
>20 litres packaging, for professional users, for the hull of boats of an overall length of more
than 25 metres
Wood preservatives; (a), (b) 3, (k) Import and use of wood preservatives with mercury is
prohibited, special conditions are bound to the use of arsenate in wood preservatives and theuse of wood preserved with PCP
Plastic products coloured by cadmium or its compounds and products of vinyl chloride
polymers stabilised by cadmium or its compounds if cadmium exceeds 0,01% by mass of the
material, cadmium plated metallic products; (l)6Textile articles intended for clothing containing specific flame retarding materials, heavy-duty
industrial textiles impregnated with mercury compounds or textiles intended for clothing or
decorative furnishings impregnated with PCP; (m)5
Certain pesticides and other chemicals, which are hazardous to human health, listed in
Regulation 449/1996 with exemptions; (n)6
Alkaline manganese batteries containing >0.025% mercury except for button cells and batteries
containing >0,05% mercury for use under extreme conditions; (o)5
3. The system applies to goods originating from all countries.4. The import of these goods is regulated as a protection measure.  Goods included are known to
be associated with particular public health or safety hazards, hazards for the environments or otherconcerns which warrant restriction or prohibition of their use.  The monetary value is not a criterion
for control.  Alternative methods have not been adopted, as it would in most cases not be consistent
with legal obligations.
5. The control on importation of the specified goods is a statutory requirement under the law and
regulations mentioned above under IX: Hazardous and health-related goods and according to the Actno. 81/1988 on hygiene and environmental control and Act no. 134/1995 on product safety.
The system cannot be abolished without legislative measures.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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7.
(a) Usually 1-3 days for import licences, 2-4 weeks for licences given as exceptions from
existing ban on import.  In special cases licences can be given within a shorter time
limit.  Licences can be given for goods that have arrived at the port.
(b) In special cases import licences can be issued promptly.  Exemptions from existing
ban can not be given immediately.
(c) No, applications can be made any time of year.
(d) The Environmental and Food Agency considers applications for import licences. The
Ministry for the Environment grants licences given as exemptions. Approval is
required from the Environmental and Food Agency.  No.
8. If application meets criteria, the licence is granted.  Reasons for refusal would be given to the
applicant.  The applicant can appeal to the Ministry  for the Environment for review of refusal to issue
a licence.  The decision of the Ministry can be appealed according to the Act on Public
Administration.
Eligibility of Importers to apply for Licence
9.
(a) Yes, but in certain cases import licences are restricted to those having licence to use
or marked the relevant products.
(b) Yes.
Documentational and other Requirements for Application for Licence
10. There is no application form.  The applicant is requested to submit the following information:
- name and address of applicant;
- name and location of the manufacture of the goods;
- detail information of the product to be imported;
- amount of substance proposed to import; and- the proposed use of the product.
11. Standard customs documentation and approval from The Environmental and Food Agency of
Iceland.
12. No.
13. No.
Conditions of Licensing
14. Import licences apply only to the import of the stated goods.  Open licences are given fore
some goods; licences for import of specific amount of goods that are exempted from registration arevalid for 6 months.  No.
15. No.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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16. No.  Not applicable.
17.
(b)  Pesticides, rodenticides and insecticides have to be registered.
Other Procedural Requirements
18. No.
19. Yes.  No.  Yes.  A form has to be filled out with the name and ID number of the applicant.
X. SHIPS, BOATS AND FLOATING STRUCTURES
Outline of the System
1. All ships, boats and floating structures, which are imported to Iceland have to be approved by
the Icelandic Maritime Administration, hereinafter referred to as “IMA”.  The approval is made by
inspections of vessels and approval of drawings prior to import and registration.  All ships, boats and
floating structures of 6 meters in length and over shall be registered.  The right to register a ship, a
boat or a floating structure is limited to Icelandic citizens or companies with a legal residence in
Iceland. This right also applies to citizens of the  EEA Member States. Ships, boats and  floatingstructures used for fishing may only be registered by persons which are Icelandic citizens and have
legal residence in Iceland and companies registered in Iceland, which are fully in the ownership of
Icelandic citizens with legal residence in Iceland.
Purpose and Coverage of Licensing
2. No licensing system, as such, is maintained. With regard to import of ships, boats and floating
structures, the importer applies to IMA for a permission to import. After a survey of drawings and
other documents and an inspection on board the importer is either granted the permission or rejected.
3. The regulations apply to importation from all countries.
4. No.  The purpose is to maintain a certain standard of safety and pollution prevention of
Icelandic ships, boats and floating structures. No  alternative methods have been considered with
regard to import licensing.
5. Act no. 35/1993 on control of ships apply to import of ships, boats and floating structures.
The licensing is statutory required. The legislati on does not leave the designation of products to be
subjected to licensing to administrative description.  It is not possible for the government or the
executive branch to abolish the system without legislative approval.
Procedures
6. Not applicable for Iceland.
7.
(a) In Iceland there are no regulation specifying a maximum or minimum time limit for
an application.
(b) No, see replies 1 and 2.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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(c) No.
(d) Customs Authorities must approve the importation of ships, boats and floating
structures as other importation of any goods into the country. If the ship or the boat is
designed for fishing within the Icelandic 200-mile fishing limit, the ship must obtain
a fishing quota either through purchase or rent. The Ministry for Fisheries has toapprove the transfer of the quota to the ship or the boat.
8. None. The reason for refusal shall be given to the applicant. In case of IMA, the applicant has
the right to appeal to the Ministry of Transport and Communication according to Act. no. 37/1993.
The applicant also has the right to appeal to the courts.
Eligibility of Importers to apply for Licence
9. There is no system for registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation. For
persons or firms eligible see reply 1.  There is a registration fee.  There is no published list of
authorised importers.
Documentational and other Requirements for Applications for Licence
10. The importer must submit to the IMA, drawings and other documents related to safety, labour
matters and pollution prevention. There is no specific form for an application.
11. The buyer must submit to the IMA the Bill of Sale and, if applicable, a document confirming
that the ship, the boat or the floating structure has been deleted from the former registry.
12. Yes;  the amount depends on the type of the type of the ship, the boat or the floating structure
and ranges from USD 50 to USD 120. In addition, the buyer has to pay a special survey fee whichdepends on the costs involved. Finally the buyer has to pay a  stamp fee of 0.4% of the price of the
ship, the boat or the floating structure.
13. No.
Conditions of Licensing
14. There is no maximum period of validity of import licences specified. However, if the time
from the issue of licence to the actual registration is abnormally long, another survey might be
required.
15. No.
16. See reply 1.
17. See reply 1.
Other Procedural Requirements
18. No.
19. Yes. No. Yes. An application form with the name and ID number of the applicant has to be
filled out at the exchange. Foreign exchange is available without any restrictions at all.G/LIC/N/3/ISL/1
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XI. GOODS ORIGINATING IN CERTAIN COUNTRIES
Act no. 5/1969 on the Implementation of United Nations Security Councils Resolutions.
Outline of the System
1. Import sanctions exist on goods originating in certain countries. These sanctions are set
according to ACT no. 5/1969 to implement UN Security  Council Resolution.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
2. Currently import sanctions are in force on goods from or originating in Iraq.
3. See reply 2.
4. The importation of the goods are regulated in accordance with Iceland’s international
obligations.
5. The import control is based on Act. no. 5/1969 on the Implementation of the United Nations
Security Council Resolutions.  This act cannot be amended without legislative approval.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7. The Government announcement for sanctions against certain countries usually gives no
possibilities to apply for exemption.
8. – 19. Not applicable.
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