Fees for health monitoring in Reykjavík City
No. 1711/2024
December 23, 2024
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Article 1.
Reykjavík Public Health will collect fees according to this fee schedule for activities subject to operating permits, registration, notification, or inspection under the Act on Hygiene and Pollution Prevention No. 7/1998, the Food Act No. 93/1995, the Tobacco Control Act No. 6/2002, and related regulations and bylaws. This also applies to other permits and certificates issued by Reykjavík Public Health.
Article 2.
Fees for activities subject to operating permits or inspection by Reykjavík Public Health under the Hygiene and Pollution Prevention Act No. 7/1998 and the Food Act No. 93/1995 and related regulations are as follows:
| Category 1 | Kr. 48,750 |
| Category 2 | Kr. 58,500 |
| Category 3 | Kr. 87,750 |
| Category 4 | Kr. 97,500 |
| Category 5 | Kr. 117,000 |
| Category 6 | Kr. 156,000 |
| Category 7 | Kr. 195,000 |
| Category 8 | Kr. 253,500 |
| On-site inspection | Kr. 48,750 |
| Follow-up | hourly rate |
| Inspection due to complaints | hourly rate |
Hourly rate is ISK 19,500.
The hourly rate also applies to service projects, sampling, inspection of non-permit activities, and issuing permits other than those mentioned in Article 3.
The classification of activities subject to inspection is in Appendix I of this fee schedule, published on the Reykjavík Public Health website. Reykjavík Public Health may update the list to add new activities or change classifications according to risk assessment.
If the activity is less extensive, Reykjavík Public Health has the authority to waive up to half of the fee. Similarly, if the supervision required for the activity is more extensive than the fee category states, an additional fee may be charged.
Reykjavík Public Health may reduce fees or inspection frequency for activities under this Article if the activity has, for the last three years, had a contract with an accredited inspection body, a certified quality system, or internal controls exceeding regulatory requirements in the view of Reykjavík Public Health.
If only a some of the many parts of supervision of activities are carried out, the supervisory fee may be reduced accordingly.
Article 3.
Fees for operating permits, registration, and notification of activities subject to inspection under Article 2 are as follows:
Activities requiring public notice of operating permits under Article 7 of Act No. 7/1998: ISK 68,250 plus advertising costs, drafting specific permit conditions, and expert services for permit issuance.
Other operating permits: ISK 48,750.
Renewal of operating permits or change of ownership: ISK 39,000 for activities under the second paragraph, and ISK 29,250 for activities under the third paragraph. If, in the opinion of the Reykjavík Health Authority, there have been significant changes to operations or premises, then a fee must be paid as if it were a new activity.
Activities requiring registration under Regulation No. 830/2022: ISK 48,750 for registration and significant changes, including relocation. Change of ownership: ISK 29,250.
Activities requiring notification under Article 9(1) and Article 14(2) of Act No. 93/1995: ISK 48,750 for notification and significant changes, including relocation. Change of ownership: ISK 29,250.
Temporary operating permits for food distribution, such as in stalls and markets, cost 19,500 kr. Reykjavík Public Health may lower or waive this fee.
New tobacco sales permits cost 29,250 kr. Renewals and transfers cost 19,500 kr.
Article 4.
Fees for operating permits and other licenses not covered by Article 3 are billed separately. The same applies if the cost of issuing an operating permit pursuant to Article 3 is found to be higher than anticipated in the plan of Reykjavík Public Health. License fees are due upon delivery of the permit. Late fees apply 30 days after the permit's issue date.
Article 5.
Certificates issued by Reykjavík Public Health based on existing records or inspection cost 19,500 kr.
The fee for a service project is to be paid according to an invoice.
In cases of activities that are not classified or when increased surveillance is required beyond the regular inspections and sampling outlined in Reykjavík Public Health's supervisory plan, separate invoices may be issued as if they were service projects.
Article 6.
Activities listed in the appendix to Act No. 7/1998, overseen by Reykjavík Public Health under agreement with the Environment Agency, are subject to fees according to Article 2. The same applies to transfer agreements between Reykjavík Public Health and the Food and Veterinary Authority, per the third paragraph of Article 22 of Act No. 93/1995.
Article 7.
Reykjavík City's Finance Department collects fees on behalf of the Reykjavík Health Committee, as per this fee schedule. Reykjavík City’s Department of Environment & Planning is responsible for collecting fees for certificates, poison requests, and licenses for market and street sales.
Fee collection follows the fourth paragraph of Article 46 of Act No. 7/1998 and Article 25 of Act No. 93/1995.
Fees may be collected through distraint per the fifth paragraph of Article 46 of Act No. 7/1998 and the eigth paragraph of Article 25 of Act No. 93/1995.
Article 8.
The due date for the fees outlined in Article 2 is the date of invoice issuance and the final due date is 30 days later. Late-payment interest will be calculated from the due date unless fees are paid before the final due date.
Article 9.
If more than one activity covered by this tariff is carried out by the same person in one place, only one annual fee may be charged.
Article 10.
The charges collected according to this Tariff will be used for the operation of Reykjavík Public Health.
Article 11.
This fee schedule, approved by the Reykjavík Health Committee under Article 46 of Act No. 7/1998 on Hygiene and Pollution Prevention, and by the Reykjavík City Council under Article 25 of the Food Act No. 93/1995, takes effect upon publication. At the same time, Tariff No. 1281/2023 for Tariff for Pollution and Health Monitoring in the City of Reykjavík will expire.
Reykjavík, December 23, 2024.
On behalf of Reykjavík City’s Public Health Committee,
Tómas Guðberg Gíslason,
Director of Reykjavík Public Health.
Category
Classification of undertakings into fee categories according to regulatory domains.
Food inspection
| Number | Industry | Fee category |
|---|---|---|
| 01.41.1 | Vegetable cultivation | I |
| 01.41.2 | Small-scale sprout and microgreen cultivation | 4 |
| 01.41.3 | Medium-scale sprout and microgreen cultivation | 6 |
| 15.33.00 | Small-scale fruit and vegetable cutting and packaging | 4 |
| 15.33.01 | Medium-scale fruit and vegetable cutting and packaging | 6 |
| 1 5.33.02 | Large-scale fruit and vegetable cutting and packaging | 8 |
| 15. 86.00 | Small-scale tea and coffee production | 4 |
| 15.86.01 | Medium-scale tea and coffee production | 6 |
| 1 5.86.02 | Large-scale tea and coffee production | 8 |
| 15.51.00 | Small-scale cheese production | 4 |
| 15 .51.01 | Medium-scale cheese production | 6 |
| 15 .51.02 | Large-scale cheese production | 8 |
| 15.52.00 | Ice cream maker, small | 4 |
| 1 5.52.01 | Medium-scale ice cream production | 6 |
| 15.52.02 | Large-scale ice cream production | 8 |
| 15.61.01 | Medium-scale grain product manufacturing | 6 |
| 15.80.05 | Food contact materials | hourly rate |
| 1 5.81.00 | Small-scale bread, biscuit, and cake production | 4 |
| 15.81.01 | Medium-scale bread, biscuit, and cake production | 6 |
| 15 .8 1.02 | Large-scale bread, biscuit, and cake production | 8 |
| 15.81.20 | Bakery | 6 |
| 15.84.00 | Small-scale confectionery production | 4 |
| 1 5.84.01 | Medium-scale confectionery production | 6 |
| 15 .84. 02 | Large-scale confectionery production | 8 |
|
15.87.00 |
Small-scale production of spices, additives, flavors, and dietary supplements |
4 |
|
15.87.01 |
Medium-scale production of spices, additives, flavors, and dietary supplements |
6 |
|
15. 87.02 |
Large-scale production of spices, additives, flavors, and dietary supplements |
8 |
| 15.89.00 | Small-scale ready-made food production | 4 |
| 15.89.01 | Medium-scale ready-made food production | 6 |
| 15.89.02 | Large-scale ready-made food production | 8 |
| 1 5.98.00 | Small-scale beverage production | 4 |
| 15.98.01 | Medium-scale beverage production | 6 |
| 15.98.02 | Large-scale beverage production | 8 |
| 15.99.00 | Small-scale operations under transfer agreement | 4 |
| 15 .99. 01 | Medium-scale operations under transfer agreement | 6 |
| 15. 99 .02 | Large-scale operations under transfer agreement | 8 |
| 51.39.10 | Small-scale wholesale of food | 2 |
| 51.39.20 | Medium-scale wholesale of food | 4 |
| 51.39.30 | Large-scale wholesale of food | 7 |
| 5 1 .39.40 | Food wholesale without storage | I |
| 5 2.1 1.20 | Grocery stores with processing, medium | 6 |
| 52.11.21 | Grocery stores with processing, large | 8 |
| 52.11.22 | Grocery stores with processing, small | 4 |
| 52.11.30 | Grocery stores without processing, medium | 4 |
| 52. 11.31 | Grocery stores without processing, large | 6 |
| 52.11.32 | Grocery stores without processing, small | 2 |
| 52.11.33 | Small-scale online food retail | 2 |
| 52.11.34 | Medium-scale online food retail | 4 |
| 52.11.35 | Large-scale online food retail | 6 |
| 52.11.4 | Convenience store | I |
| 52.11.5 | Small shops with ice cream/sandwich making | 4 |
| 52.11.6 | Food carts | 2 |
| 52.23.0 | Retail sale of fish | 4 |
| 52.24.0 | Retail sale of bread and cakes | 4 |
| 52.62.0 | Markets | 4 |
| 52.62.1 | Stall | I |
| 52.62.2 | Vending machines | I |
| 55.10.1 | Bed and breakfast | 2 |
| 55.1 0.2 | Guest cabins | 2 |
| 55.12.0 | Hotel without food service | 3 |
| 55.1 2.1 | Small hotel with food service | 4 |
| 55.12.2 | Medium-sized hotel with restaurant | 6 |
| 55.12.3 | Large hotel with restaurant | 8 |
| 55.23. 1 | Homestays | I |
| 55.23.2 | Homes | I |
| 55.23.3 | Smaller guesthouse | I |
| 55.30.2 | Nightclub | 8 |
| 55.30.30 | Fast food places, small/catering stores | 4 |
| 55.30.31 | Fast food places, medium/self-service restaurants | 6 |
| 55.30.6 | Small restaurant | 4 |
| 55.30.7 | Medium-sized restaurant | 6 |
| 55.30.8 | Large restaurant | 8 |
| 55.40.10 | Small pubs, minimal food preparation | 2 |
| 55.40.11 | Medium-sized pub with minimal food preparation | 3 |
| 55.40.12 | Large pubs, minimal food preparation | 4 |
| 55.40.5 | Cafeteria | 2 |
| 55.40.60 | Food court / food halls | 4 |
| 55.40.61 | Food workshop | 4 |
| 55.40.7 | Small café | 3 |
| 55.40.8 | Medium café | 4 |
| 55.40.9 | Large café | 6 |
| 55.51.1 | Small cafeteria | 4 |
| 55.51.2 | Medium-sized cafeteria | 6 |
| 55.51.3 | Large cafeteria | 8 |
| 55.52.0 | Catering service, without production | I |
| 55.52.10 | Small cafeteria service | 4 |
| 55.52.20 | Medium-sized cafeteria service | 6 |
| 55.52.30 | Large cafeteria service | 8 |
| 63.12.01 | Refrigeration and freezers | 2 |
| 63.12.02 | Warehouses, transport centers, small | 4 |
| 63.12.03 | Warehouses, transport centers, medium | 6 |
| 63.12.04 | Warehouses, transport centers, large | 8 |
| 63.1 2.05 | Small food transport service | 2 |
| 63.1 2.06 | Medium-sized food transport service | 4 |
| 63.12.07 | Large food transport service | 6 |
| 85.32.61 | Assembly halls | 2 |
| Uncategorized | Labeling control | hourly rate |
| Uncategorized | Sampling | hourly rate |
| Uncategorized | Complaints | hourly rate |
Environmental Monitoring Agency
| Number | Industry | Fee category |
|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2001 | Pig slaughterhouse | 6 |
| 24.11.2 | Bottling and packaging of various compounds | 4 |
| 01.12.1 | Plant nurseries | 2 |
| 01.23.0 | Pig farming | 8 |
| 01.24.0 | Large poultry farm | 6 |
| 01.24.0 | Small poultry farm | 4 |
| 01.24.1 | Urban chicken keeping | I |
| 01.25.9 | Dog breeding | 2 |
| 01.25.9 | Cat breeding | 2 |
| 01.25.9 I | Petting zoos | 3 |
| 01.42 | Horse pools | 2 |
| 01.42.02 | Cattery | 2 |
| 01.42.3 | Kennel | 2 |
| 14.21.0 | Operation of gravel and sand pits | 2 |
| 15.13.1 | Meat industry | 6 |
| 15 .20.2 | Processing of salted fish | 4 |
| 15.20.41 | Hot air drying of fish products | 4 |
| 15.20.5 | Dried fish processing | 3 |
| 15.20.61 | Fish processing, small | 2 |
| 15.20.62 | Fish processing, medium | 4 |
| 15.20.63 | Fish processing, large | 6 |
| 15.20.72 | Fish meal processing | 4 |
| 15.42.01 | Liver smelting and fish oil purification | 6 |
| 15.51.0 | Operation of dairies and cheese making | 6 |
| 15.51.1 | Cheese making | 4 |
| 15.52.0 | Ice cream making | 4 |
| 15.61.0 | Manufacture of grain mill products | 4 |
| 15.71.0 | Production of livestock and fish feed | 4 |
| 15 .98.1 | Production of soft drinks and similar activities, large | 6 |
| 15 .9 8.0 | Production of soft drinks and similar activities, small | 4 |
| 20.30.91 | Carpentry workshop with varnishing | 3 |
| 20.30.92 | Carpentry workshop without varnishing | I |
| 21.22.0 | Manufacture of household and sanity paper goods | 2 |
| 22.21.0 | Printing of newspapers | 4 |
| 22.22.1 | Offset and relief printing | 2 |
| 22.22.2 | Silkscreen printing | 6 |
| 22.22.3 | Printing offices | 2 |
| 22.22 | Extensive printing industry | 6 |
| 24.51.0 1 | Manufacture of sanitary goods, chemical product inspection | 3 |
| 24.51.01 | Manufacture of sanitary goods, pollution control | 6 |
| 24.52.01 | Manufacture of cosmetic products | 2 |
| 25.20.00 | Manufacture of plastic products | 4 |
| 26.13.0 | Manufacture of hollow glass | 2 |
| 26.61.0 | Manufacture of concrete products for construction purposes | 5 |
| 26.63.0 | Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete | 7 |
| 26.70.0 | Stonework | 3 |
| 28.51.0 | Treatment and coating of metals | 6 |
| 28.51.1 | Metal sandblasting services | 4 |
| 28.52.01 | Sheet metal fabrication | 2 |
| 29.00.01 | Manufacture and repair of machinery I | 2 |
| 29.00.02 | Manufacture and repair of machinery II | 4 |
| 31.70.0 | Electric motor workshop | 4 |
| 35.11.0 | Building and repairing of ships | 6 |
| 35.30.0 | Manufacture and repair of aircraft and spacecraft | 4 |
| 40.10.01 | Substations | 4 |
| 40.1 0.02 | Voltage repairs | 4 |
| 40.10. 05 | Hydroelectric power plant | 4 |
| 41. 00.0 | Water distribution | 6 |
| 45. 11 | Demolition of buildings and other structures | 3 |
| 50.20.01 | Car repair and machine workshop | 4 |
| 50.20.02 | Automotive and engineering workshop with painting | 4 |
| 50.20.03 | Car painting | 4 |
| 50.20.04 | Auto body repair works | 2 |
| 50.20.05 | Car washing and waxing services, automatic | 4 |
| 50.20.06 | Car detailing shops, manual | 2 |
| 50.20.07 | Anti-rust treatment services | 6 |
| 50.20.08 | Lubrication stations | 4 |
| 50.20.09 | Tire services | 4 |
| 50.30.0 I | Auto parts stores, large | 8 |
| 50.30.01 | Auto parts stores, average | 6 |
| 50.30. 1 | Car parts dealers | 4 |
| 50.50.01 | Gas stations | 3 |
| 50.50.01 | Gas stations, large | 4 |
| 50.50.01 | Gas stations, small | 4 |
| 51.57.01 | Reception of scrap metal | 6 |
| 51.57.03 | Reception of waste for recycling | 4 |
| 51.57.05 | Small incineration | hourly rate |
| 51.57.04 | Large incineration | hourly rate |
| 5 2.1 1.11 | Supermarkets | 6 |
| 52.1 1 | Grocery stores, small | I |
| 52.11 | Grocery stores, medium | 3 |
| 52.11 | Grocery stores, large | 4 |
| 52.11.8 | Tobacco sales | 1 |
| 52.31.0 | Pharmacy | 3 |
| 52.33.0 I | Cosmetics stores | 2 |
| 52.49. 1 | Pet stores | 2 |
| 52.49.93 | Retail trade services of substances of classes X, A, and B | 4 |
| 52.49.95 | Refrigerants supplier of refrigeration systems | 3 |
| 52.49.96 | Importers of refrigeration systems | 1 |
| 55.40. | Restaurant noise control | 3 |
| 60.23.0 | Transport terminals | 1 |
| 63 .12.0 | Warehouses | 2 |
| 63.12.01 | Refrigeration and freezing facilities | 3 |
| 63.1 2.05 | Gas supply stations with < 100 m³ storage capacity | 6 |
| 63.21.01 | Freight terminals | 2 |
| 63.23.01 | Airports | 8 |
| 63.23.03 | Training area for the airport fire service | 4 |
| 73.1 | Laboratories | 4 |
| 74.70.0 | Pest control | I |
| 74.81.01 | Photography processing services | 2 |
| 74.81.02 | Photography studios | 2 |
| 74.84.1 | Garden spraying services | I |
| 75.23.0 | Prison | 4 |
| 75.25.0 I | Area for fire and smoke drills | 4 |
| 80.10.0 | Large primary schools | 6 |
| 80.10.0 | Large primary schools, cafeterias | 3 |
| 80.10.0 | Primary school grounds | hourly rate |
| 80.10.0 | Small primary schools | 4 |
| 80.21.0 | Secondary schools | 6 |
| 80.22.0 | Specialized schools | 4 |
| 80.30.0 | Higher education | 6 |
| 80.42.2 | Music schools | I |
| 85.11.1 | Departmental hospital | 5 |
| 85.11 .4 | Residential and nursing homes | 5 |
| 85.11.44 | Residential placement facilities | I |
| 85.11.5 | Alcohol treatment | 3 |
| 85.1 1.9 | Other health services | 3 |
| 85.1 2. 1 | Health care clinics | 3 |
| 85.12.2 | Private practice | I |
| 8 5.1 2.21 | Medical clinics, laboratories/without operating rooms | 2 |
| 85.12.21 | Medical clinics, operating rooms/laboratories | 4 |
| 85.12.21 | Medical clinics, laboratories | 4 |
| 85.13.0 | Dental clinics | 2 |
| 85.14 .1 | Physiotherapy, large | 2 |
| 85.14.2 | Physiotherapy, small | I |
| 8 5.14 .31 | X-ray rooms | 2 |
| 85.1 4.92 | Podiatry practice | I |
| 85.14.94 | Chiropractor | 1 |
| 85.20.01 | Veterinary clinics | 2 |
| 85.20.02 | Animal hospitals | 2 |
| 85.31.4 | Cohabitation | I |
| 8 5.31.9 | Homeless shelters | 3 |
| 85.32.1 | Home day care | 2 |
|
85.32.20 |
Preschools, child daycare service, small |
5 |
| 85.32.20 | Preschools, child daycare service, large | 5 |
| Preschool grounds | hourly rate | |
| 85.32.21 | Supervised playgrounds | 2 |
| 85.32.41 | Youth centers | 2 |
| 85.32.42 | Large youth center | 3 |
| 85.32.42 | After-school program | 2 |
| 85.32.44 | Extensive after-school program | 3 |
| 85.32.6 | Social facilities for adults | 3 |
| 90.00.01 | Sewage treatment plants | 8 |
| 90.00.02 | Waste reception centers | 8 |
| 90.00.03 | Container terminals | 4 |
| 90.00.04 | Transport of waste | 4 |
| 90.00.05 | Transport of hazardous materials | 4 |
| 91 .31 | Congregational services, churches | 2 |
| 92. | Leisure, Culture & Arts | 4 |
| 92.32 | Band rehearsal space | 2 |
| 92.13.0 | Cinema/theater - noise control | 5 |
| 92.31.0 I | Cinema/theater – premises and confectionery sales | 3 |
| 92.33.0 | Amusement-park services | 4 |
| 92.33.01 | Fireworks displays | hourly rate |
| 92.34.0 | Dance schools | 1 |
| 92.5 | Museums | I |
| 92.61.0 I | Large swimming pools | 6 |
| 92.61.02 | Small swimming pools | 3 |
| 92.62.0 | Racing, training, and instructional tracks | 4 |
| 92.62.03 | Sports facilities, gymnasiums, and sport grounds | 5 |
| 92.62.02 | Gymnasium , without outdoor facilities | 3 |
| 92.62.2 | Horse rental, riding schools | 2 |
| 92.72.01 | Shooting ranges | 4 |
| 93.01.01 | Laundromats | 2 |
| 93.01.02 | Dry cleaners | 4 |
| 93.02.01 | Small hair salons | I |
| 93. 02.02 | Large hair salons | 2 |
| 93.02.2 | Small beauty salons | I |
| 93.02.2 | Large beauty salons | 2 |
| 93.02.3 | Tattoo parlors | 2 |
| 93.02.4 | Skin piercing | I |
| 93.03.01 | Crematoria | 6 |
| 93.04.01 | Fitness centers | 3 |
| 93.04.01 | Fitness centers with a tub | 4 |
| 93.04.02 | Massage parlors | I |
| 93.04.03 | Tanning salons | 2 |
| 93.05.01 | Public toilets | I |
| 98 | Discharge point for uncontaminated soil | 4 |
| Uncategorized | Small retail store with labeled chemical products | 2 |
| Uncategorized | Medium-sized retail store with labeled chemical products | 3 |
| Uncategorized | Large retail store with labeled chemical products | 5 |
| Uncategorized | Shopping centers | I |
| Uncategorized | Open playgrounds | hourly rate |
| Uncategorized | Pet grooming salons | I |
| Uncategorized | After-school program in school premises | I |
| Uncategorized | After-school program in school premises with minimal food preparation | 2 |
| Uncategorized | After-school program with a kitchen | 3 |
| Uncategorized | Tubs related to other activities | 2 |
| Uncategorized | Sports area with changing facilities | 3 |
| Uncategorized | Audit for a sanitation control certificate | hourly rate |