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Food inspection
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.
Portable food operations
For mobile food operations, this encompasses food carts, other food-on-wheels ventures, food booths, and food markets.
Importing food products
Information for those intending to import food into Iceland and sell to retailers or central kitchens (food wholesalers).
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
Inspection results
Here are the results of regular inspections conducted by the Reykjavík Public Health Authority in businesses across Reykjavík that require operating permits
Education and guidance
Here, you can access educational resources and guidance provided by the Food Inspection Authority for food businesses
Food information
Here you'll find rules regarding food information that must be displayed on packaging, which are designed primarily to protect consumers
Fee schedule
This section contains the fee schedule for pollution and health inspections
Companies requiring operating licenses
Here is information about businesses that need to apply for operating permits. In addition to a permit from the Reykjavík Public Health Authority, you must apply for an operating license from the District Commissioner of Greater Reykjavík
Drinking water samples
Here is information on the results of drinking water sample analyses
Reykjavík Public Health Authority
- Borgartún 12, 105 Reykjavík
- Service Center 411 1111