http://www.fisheries.no/safe_seafood/regulatory_framework/74f60751-f558-47f2-bfb2-51417cac6c9ehttp://www.fisheries.no/safe_seafood/regulatory_framework/safe_seafood_legal_basis/<p>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. The biggest change was to base both the administration and the legislation on a fjord/farm to fork approach.</p>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:34:13 GMT78fa6343-e31d-48cc-83fd-16f87ea408a6http://www.fisheries.no/safe_seafood/regulatory_framework/ensuring_seafood_safety/Rules for ensuring the quality and safety of seafood are found in <em>The Norwegian Quality Regulation relating to fish and fishery products, from 14 June 1996</em>. 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 food production and safetyMon, 23 Mar 2009 13:34:07 GMT