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Regulation No 139 of 18 February 2015 on voluntary labelling of foods with the Keyhole

Gives the possibility to voluntarily label and present foods with the Keyhole. The Keyhole symbol is linked to the food’s content of fat, sugars, dietary fibre or salt in different food groups.

Regulation No 391 of 8 April 2013 on cosmetics and personal care products

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

Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics

Goods and miscellaneous products

Construction

The Expert Commission on Norwegian Security and Defence Policy

In December 2014, the Norwegian Minister of Defence tasked an independent group of experts on Norwegian security and defence policy to advice on the Norwegian Armed Forces’ ability to solve their most demanding tasks in severe crises and war. This

Norway and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child from 20 November 1989 (the CRC) is the most important set of international rules we have for the protection of children's rights.

Agreement Norway - Anguilla

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Anguilla concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters.

Convention Norway - Argentina

Convention between The Kingdom of Norway and The Republic of Argentina for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital.

Protocol Norway - Brazil

Protocol amending the Convention between the Government of the Kingdom of Norway and the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and

Agreement Norway - Aruba

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in respect of Aruba, for the exchange of information with respect to taxes.

Agreement Norway - Bahamas

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas concerning information on tax matters.

Protocol 2009 Norway - Austria

Protocol and additional protocol between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Austria amending the convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital signed in

Convention Norway - Turkey

Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Turkey for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on Income.

Consultations between Central Government and KS

There is ongoing contact between the central government and the local government authorities, represented by The Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities (KS), on a number of issues at both administrative and political levels. The

One year later 26.02.2009

Click on the picture for a larger format. All photo: Mari Tefre/Svalbard Global Seed Vault Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk and executive director of Global Crop Diversity Trust, Cary Fowler.

Reporting issues of concern in external organizations

Norfund’s Whistleblowing channel Norec’s Whistleblowing channel Report a concern to Norad

Wildlife Management

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food is responsible for the regular management under the Wildlife Act and for the regulation of hunting and trapping of wildlife species deemed harvestable by the environmental authorities.

Parents who have a child outside of a relationship automatically have joint parental responsibility

In principle, all children born from and including 1 January 2020 have parents with joint parental responsibility. This applies to children whose parents are married, children whose parents are cohabitants, and children whose parents do not live

The Venezuelan Negotiation Process

Norway has for some time been engaged in assisting the parties in Venezuela in finding a solution to the conflict in the country. These efforts culminated with the presidential election in 2024.