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Handling of explosives precursors

The regulation applies to the making available on the market and any kind of handling, including use, of substances defined as explosives precursors.

Cosmetics and personal care products

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

Prop. 89 L (2020–2021) - Temporary Act relating to amendments to the Election Act and Local Government Act (measures for remedying the negative consequences of Covid-19)

This is an unofficial translation of Prop. 89 L (2020-2021). Legal authenticity remains with the Norwegian version.

Food Contact Materials

Requirement on Declaration of Compliance for all types of food contact materials. Maximum limits for Cd and Pb in release of metals from articles made of glass, metal and non-ceramic materials without enamel coatings. Maximum limits for Pb, Cd and

Food supplements

National maximum limits for folic acid, magnesium, vitamin C, calcium and vitamin D in food supplements.Particular requirements for labelling of food supplements containing specific amounts of folic acid, calcium, vitamin C and vitamin D per daily

Meld. St. 14 (2020–2021) - Long-term Perspectives on the Norwegian Economy 2021

Chapter 1

Trans fatty acids

Setting maximum levels for the content of trans fatty acids in foods.

Norway seeking seat on UNESCO Executive Board

Norway is the Nordic region’s candidate for a seat on the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the period 2025-2029.

EU thanks Norway for assistance in medevac operations

The EU Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, and the Norwegian Minister of Health and Care Services, Ingvild Kjerkol, were given a tour of various aircraft being used in the medical evacuation of patients from Ukraine during Mr

Press invitation: Press briefing with Norwegian and British Minister of Defense after JEF meeting

14.-15. June, leaders from the ten countries in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will participate in meetings and a table-top exercise in Oslo. After the conclusion of the exercise, Minister of Defense Bjørn Arild Gram and his British colleague

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has extended the appointment for Ms. Emma Svarva Giskås as political adviser to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as of 17 June 2022.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Mr. Per Anders Torvik Langerød as political adviser to Minister of Health and Care Services, Ms. Ingvild Kjerkol, as of 15 June 2023.

Norwegian offshore wind development in New York

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre highlighted Norway’s offshore wind power initiative in connection with Climate Week NYC. Equinor will be providing nearly two million US homes with electricity generated by offshore wind, making it the largest

Concerned about new Polish law

I am concerned about Poland’s newly adopted law on investigation on Russian influence, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.

Statement on Ukraine

Statement on Ukraine by Foreign Minister Huitfeldt

Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt: Condemns attack in Burkina Faso

'I am shocked and horrified by the latest news from Burkina Faso', Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Combating piracy in the world’s most dangerous waters

The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on combating piracy in West Africa. Norway and Ghana introduced the initiative and led the negotiation process leading up to the resolution.

Offshore wind: Planning of the offshore grid and criterias for Utsira Nord

The government has decided to give Statnett the responsibility for the overall planning of the offshore grid. The government will use qualitative criterias in the allocation round of Utsira Nord.

Changes among the political advisers

The Office of the Prime Minister has appointed Ms. Emilie Kirkeby-Garstad as political adviser to Minister of Justice and Public Security Emilie Enger Mehl.

New UN mandate in Afghanistan

‘This is an important day for Afghanistan. The renewed mandate will enable the UN to continue its work in the country and provide assistance to civilians at this very difficult time. As the international community's leading representative in