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The Consumer Authority

The Consumer Authority (CA) is an independent administrative body with the responsibility of supervising measures in the market and seek to exert influence on traders to observe the regulatory framework.

Web page: https://www.forbrukertilsynet.no/english

The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority

The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority sets the conditions for ensuring that businesses maintain high standards of health, work environment, and safety.

Norway's Arctic Policy - an abstract

The Norwegian Government presented a new white paper on Arctic policy on 27 November 2020. A short version is now available in English.

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.

Methylolacrylamide for sealing water leaks (civil engineering)

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

Textile and leather goods containing pentachlorophenol

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

Antifreeze containing ethylene glycol

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

Non CE marked construction products

Requirements documentation of non CE marked construction products

Construction products

Indirectly regulating the types of construction products that are used in buildings.

Wood-burning heaters

Main requirements Emissions requirements for wood-burning heaters Note: the regulation is under revision in order to align it to the ecodesign regulations by 01.01.2022. Disclaimer The body of Norwegian legislation is constantly evolving. However,

Construction

Goods of precious metals

Requirements to precious metals applies to the manufacturing, marketing and sale of goods of precious metals and goods made up of precious metals and other materials.

Textiles - Ban on highly combustible textiles

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

Flammability of mattresses and upholstered furniture

Main requirements Mattresses and upholstered furniture shall withstand the ignition of smoldering cigarettes in accordance with specific criteria given in recognized standards. The regulations covers both manufacture and import for sale, as well as

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 –

Electrical Plants and electrical equipment

The work related to electrical plants and equipment

Goods and miscellaneous products

Organic fertilising products

The requirements apply to the production, marketing, storage and use of the following products: Organic fertilisers, organo-mineral fertilisers, soil improvers other than liming materials, growing media, mulching materials plus composting additives

Health, medical equipment