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Regulation 1019 of June 22 2018 on personal protective equipment § 3

The regulation applies to personal protective equipment except foreign companies in Svalbard and saturation diving in the petroleum activities

Regulations 18 November 2013 No. 1403 on the safety of toys

The regulation establishes the safety objectives toys must fulfil when being placed or made available on the market.

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The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research, the Norwegian Directorate for Education and Training, the County Governors, the municipalities and kindergarten owners are responsible for kindergartens.

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National laws and international conventions set the obligations towards the Sami population.

The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous peoples

The UN General Assembly adopted a joint declaration on indigenous peoples on 13. September 2007. The declaration was drawn up in close collaboration between states and various indigenous groups.

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Active and wider use of the Sámi language is a very important element in the further development of Sámi culture. Similarly, it is also important that the Sámi language is used in the public context.

Medical devices

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Space and business

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International Space Cooperation

Participation in international technology cooperation, primarily through the European Space Agency (ESA) and the EU's space programs, is the mainstay of Norwegian public investment in space activities.

The pioneer divers

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By the Norwegian artist Dyveke Sannes. Click on the picture for a larger format. All photo: Mari Tefre/Svalbard Global Seed Vault 26.02.2008 26.02.2008

Seeds shipped from CIAT Colombia and IRRI Philippines february 2008

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Week 4/2008

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Report of the Commission on Local Democracy in Norway - Summary

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Invitation to participate in auction for allocation of licence for use of third-generation (3G) mobile communications system in Norway

With reference to Storting White Paper No. 32 (2001-2002) and Storting White Paper No. 18 (2002-2003) and pursuant to Sections 6-2 to 6-4 of the Act of 4 July 2003 No. 83 relating to electronic communication (Electronic Communications Act),