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Construction products

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

Textiles - Ban on highly combustible textiles

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

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

Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway on the military take-over of the transitional government in Sudan

“Norway is deeply alarmed at the serious development of the current situation in Sudan where General al-Burhan, the leader of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council, has dissolved the institutions of the state and introduced a state of emergency.

Announcing one area related to CO2-storage

The Ministry of Energy announces one area in the North Sea for companies to apply for exploration licenses related to CO2-storage.

Changes among the political advisers

After the changes in the Government today, Ms. Trine Bilet (Lab.) is appointed political adviser to Minister of Children and Families, Ms. Lene Vågslid (Lab.).

Changes among the state secretaries

In today’s Council of State, The King has appointed Mr. Øyvind Jacobsen as acting state secretary to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun, in the period that state secretary, Mr. Sindre Lysø, settles parental leave.

Statement on attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur

Statement by Minister of International Development Åsmund Aukrust on reports of attacks on the famine-affected Zamzam camp in Darfur.

Norway responds to negative developments in Georgia

Like many other countries, Norway has reacted to recent negative developments in Georgia in several ways. An EU decision to suspend the visa free regime for official passport holders will be followed up by parallel steps by Norway.

Changes in the Government

In the Council of State today, the King has made changes in the Government.

Changes among the political advisers

Ms. Ingrid Tønseth Myhr is appointed political adviser to Minister of Education, Ms. Kari Nessa Nordtun.

Chair’s statement: Meeting in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State solution

On Wednesday 15 January, 85 states and international organisations met in Oslo, Norway, for the third follow-up meeting in the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two State-Solution, initiated by Saudi Arabia as Chair of the Arab-OIC

Strong international support for Palestine and the two-state solution at Global Alliance meeting in Oslo

‘We need action, not just words. The international community must do more to ensure that the two-state solution becomes a reality. Today, I have urged everyone to think creatively about the concrete steps each of us can take to help build the

Norway signs space agreement with the US

Today, Norway and the U.S. signed a Technology Safeguards Agreement (TSA), which will facilitate the launch of U.S. launchers and satellites from Andøya Spaceport.

Prime Minister Støre met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa

On Wednesday, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. This is the first official visit from Palestine since Norway recognised Palestine as a state in May last year.

Norwegian Board of Health Supervision

Norwegian Board of Health Supervision has the overall responsibility for the supervision of health and social services in Norway.

Web page: http://www.helsetilsynet.no/templates/sectionpage____5499.aspx

The Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food Safety

The Norwegian Scientific Committe for Food Safety was established by the Ministry of Health on 1 April 2004 when the administration of food saftey in Norway was reorganised.

The Norwegian Medical Products Agency (DMP)

The Norwegian Medical Products Agency (DMP) is the competent authority for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, as well as blood, cells, and tissues.

NOU 2006 nr. 19: Academic freedom -

Background for Norway’s work on academic freedom, individual rights and institutional management needs.

APA 2024: 53 new production licenses awarded

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy offers 53 new production licenses on the Norwegian continental shelf in the APA 2024 licensing round.