Food inspection

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The guiding principle of food inspection is to ensure, as much as possible, that the drinking water and food consumed by city residents are safe and healthy. Additionally, to protect the quality derived from clean drinking water and food.

Purpose

The role of the Public Health Authority's food inspection in Reykjavík is to supervise accommodations, food items, and hygiene practices in their production and distribution.

Permit issuance

The Food Inspection issues operating permits to companies that produce or distribute food according to the Act on Foodstuffs, and to accommodations in accordance with the Act on Hygiene and Pollution Prevention.

Mobile food service

Mobile food service includes actual food trucks and carts, other food vending on wheels, food stalls, and food markets.

 

Importing food products

Information for those intending to import food into Iceland and sell to retailers or central kitchens (food wholesalers).

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Laws, regulations, and resolutions

Here you can find links to websites on laws and regulations for regulated companies, along with City of Reykjavík's resolutions and guidelines for such companies

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Inspection results

Here are the results of regular inspections conducted by the Reykjavík Public Health Authority in businesses across Reykjavík that require operating permits

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Education and guidelines

Here, you can access educational resources and guidance provided by the Food Inspection Authority for food businesses

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Food information

Here you'll find rules regarding food information that must be displayed on packaging, which are designed primarily to protect consumers

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Fee schedule

This section contains the fee schedule for pollution and health inspections

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Lodging establishments

Here are the definitions and requirements for accommodations

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Licensed businesses

Here is information about licensed businesses. In addition to a permit from the Reykjavík Public Health Authority, you must apply for a business license from the District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík

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Drinking water samples

Here is information on the results of drinking water sample analyses

Reykjavík Public Health

  • Borgartún 12, 105 Reykjavík
  • Service Center 411 1111