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Children and young people’s participation and influence

All children and young people have the opportunity to affect their own daily lives and futures through participation and influence in planning and decision-making processes.

Parenthood (paternity and maternity

The bond between child and parents is fundamental in a person’s life. The parents’ rights and obligations in relation to the child are linked to the legal parenthood. It is therefore important that parenthood is established as early as possible in

Mediation and parental cooperation

Married couples and cohabitants who have children under 16 and who move apart and parents considering legal action may be allowed up to seven hours of free mediation.

Court proceedings concerning parental disputes

Out of regard for the child, it is important that the parents pay attention to the child’s needs, and cooperate well on their role as parents. Research shows that a prolonged high level of conflict in the home may be harmful for children.

The child's place of residence and contact arrangements

Parents are free to agree on arrangements regarding parental responsibility, the child's place of residence, and access and contact arrangements. In the event of a separation, married and cohabiting parents with children under the age of 16 are

Child maintenance

Parents have a duty to pay for their children irrespective of whether or not they live with them.

Cash benefit for parents of infants

Families with children aged between one and two years who do not attend a kindergarten may receive a cash benefit.

Parental benefit

Parental benefit is intended to ensure that the parents have an income during parental leave in connection with a birth or adoption. The right to parental benefit is accrued by the parents working.

Child benefit

Those who have children under 18 years of age living permanently with them are entitled to child benefit. Child benefit is payable for each child without any means or needs testing and is tax-free.

Regulations of 15 January 2016 No. 35 on the manufacturing and the placing on the market of recreational craft and personal watercraft

Requirements for economic operators on the manufacturing and the placing on the market of recreational craft and personal watercraft. Language requirement for DoC for craft and engine, and for Owner’s manual.

Regulations of 30 August 2016 No. 1042 on marine equipment

Requirements for economic operators on the manufacturing and the placing on the market of marine equipment

Efforts to promote freedom of religion or belief

Freedom of religion or belief means that all people have the freedom to practise their religion or belief, either alone or in community with others, in public or in private. It also covers the freedom to convert to another religion, to question

Studs on winter tires

The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation

Lighting equipment for vehicles

The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation. Requirements for lights in addition to UNECE 48 and sound signal.

Transport

Regulation No 817 of 5 July 2012 on approval of motor vehicles and their trailers (bilforskriften)

The technical requirements according to Directive 2007/46/EC are implemented through this regulation

Contact us

You can always contact the Product Contact Point if you have specific questions on Norwegian rules and regulations (in English or Norwegian). You can use the form below or send an email to pcp@nfd.dep.no.

Mechanics

Declaration of chemical substances to the Product Register

The Product Register is the official register of hazardous chemicals in Norway, and is administered by the Norwegian Environment Agency. The data is used by the authorities to monitor chemicals, perform risk analyses related to chemical substances,

Energy, minerals, wood