Faeroe Islands

The agreement between the Faroe Islands/Denmark and the EU concerning trade in live animals and products of animal origin is intended to facilitate trade while safeguarding human and animal health.

Trade agreement with the Faroe Islands

The agreement entered into force on 1 January 1997, abolishing tariffs and duties on imports and exports between the Faroes and the EU. Both parties undertook to apply veterinary regulations in a non-discriminatory fashion and to refrain from any new barriers to trade.

A Council Decision of 15 November 1999 concluded a protocol on veterinary matters supplementing the agreement. This protocol obliged the Faroe Islands to apply EU veterinary rules on certain matters. Border controls between the EU and Faroe Islands of fishery products, fish meal intended for animal feeding stuff and unprocessed sheep's wool were abolished on 1 February 2001. 

Reviewed 2025-06-18