Trading with live animals, animal products and food within the European community and EEC, and import from third countries must be registered in the EU database TRACES (TRAde Control and Expert System). The first part of the Health Certificate can be filled out electronically in TRACES and then sent to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority for approval. Import of live animals and animal products to Norway must be registered in the electronic database Matilda VAM.
Import of pets (dogs, cats and ferrets) to Norway is regulated to prevent introduction of diseases. To travel with pets from Norway you have to consider the regulations set by the country of your destination. You can read more about these regulations in the articles below.