A significant legal development has emerged from a case involving a hefty fine of ISK 67 million related to violations of the Animal Welfare Act. In a surprising twist, most charges against Bakkafrostur have been dismissed, paving the way for a much-reduced compensation amount—yet to be determined—that pertains solely to a breach of the transfer notice.
For those interested in more details, we invite you to listen to our radio news segment that revisits the intricacies of the compensation case involving Bakkafrost.
In the indictment, Bakkafrost faces allegations of transporting used farming equipment across various sites in Suðuroy—a total of seven times—using two different vessels between April 23 and November 9, 2020. Notably, these transfers occurred without securing the necessary permissions from the Director of Veterinary Services. Additionally, the company is accused of failing to document transport activities in the required transport manual on two separate occasions.
