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Norwegian Plastics Strategy

This strategy brings together the Norwegian Government’s plastics policy and describes most of the measures that have been implemented or are being implemented to reduce plastic litter and plastic pollution. It takes a comprehensive approach

Handling of explosives precursors

The regulation applies to the making available on the market and any kind of handling, including use, of substances defined as explosives precursors.

Simple pressure vessels

Main requirements Manufacturers of compressed air cylinders for breathing air shall perform hydrostatic pressure tests of the compressed air cylinders. The month and year of the hydrostatic pressure test shall be marked on the compressed air

Protective structures on old tractors

Main requirements Importers, manufacturers and suppliers may only sell protective structures that protect the driver if the tractor should roll over or rear, and they shall ensure that such protective structures are type approved by the Labour

Fire extinguishing foam containing PFOS

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Textile products etc.

The Regulation comprise textile products sold or intended sold to consumers except products mentioned in Annex I. They also include new garments made of other materials such as leather, plastic or similar materials.

Electrical Plants and electrical equipment

The work related to electrical plants and equipment

Cosmetics and personal care products

Supplementary national provisions regarding labelling. Supplementary national provisions regarding notification.

Invitation to tender – Operation of scheduled regional air services in Norway from 1 April 2024 and the route Værøy– Bodø v.v. (helicopter) from 1 August 2024

The Norwegian Ministry of Transport has today announced invitations to tender on operation of scheduled regional air services in Norway from 1 April 2024 and the route Værøy–Bodø v.v. (helicopter) from 1 August 2024. The deadline for submission of

Textiles - Ban on highly combustible textiles

Clothing products, other upholstery products, fabrics and blankets should not burn faster than a specified speed.

Products and consumer services

Main requirements The sufficient and relevant information to enable users with consumer product to assess their safety and possibly safeguard against danger, should be clear, easily accessible and adapted to the needs of the user and the recipient –

Tattooing inks and injection products for cosmetic purposes

Rules about definitions and protection of public health by prohibiting products containing harmful substances.Protection of public health by prohibiting products containing harmful substances and appropriate labelling.

Textile and leather goods containing pentachlorophenol

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Sales and import of highly toxic and toxic chemicals for private use

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

Chemicals for drinking water treatment

Approval system of chemicals for drinking water treatment

The Norwegian Government's Arctic Policy

People, opportunities and Norwegian interests in the Arctic - Abstract

Norway’s Arctic policy revolves around security, stability and interest-based international cooperation. For us, foreign and domestic policy converge in the Arctic.

Antifreeze containing ethylene glycol

Requirement related to restrictions of hazardous chemicals as well as requirements related to other products

The 2023 hospital speech: The Minister of Health and Care Services’ assignment for hospitals in 2023

Improving mental health and addiction services, less reporting and more time for patients. The Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, today held her annual speech for hospitals, and summarised some of the tasks the hospitals must

Statement by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt on the developments in Israel

'I am deeply concerned by the developments taking place in Israel. Things are continuing to deteriorate. Norway is following the ongoing judicial reform process closely and the Israeli authorities are well aware of our position. The demonstrations

Norway to intensify national and international efforts relating to women, peace and security

Norway’s new national action plan sets out how we will intensify efforts at national and international level to include women in peace and security work.