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From fjord to fork - national organization and legal basis

Seafood safety //

On 1 January 2004 Norway’s food sector was fundamentally reformed. The national organization of the food sector, the rules covering food safety and food production, and the division of responsibility between various ministries were all remodelled. In addition, a risk assessment body was created. The main aim of the reform was to ensure food safety and to strengthen the focus on the consumer. Th...

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Ensuring quality and food safety

Seafood safety //

Rules for ensuring the quality and safety of seafood are found in The Norwegian Quality Regulation relating to fish and fishery products, from 14 June 1996 . The regulation has its statutory basis in the Norwegian Food Act from 2004. Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) which unites the EU and three EFTA states. Norway is therefore obliged to implement EU rules pertaining to f...

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The Norwegian Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs

Telephone: +47 22 24 90 90
Fax: +47 22 24 95 85
E-mail: postmottak@fkd.dep.no

P.O. Box 8118 Dep,
N-0032 Oslo

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