National Inspectorates - Norway

Organisation and responsibility of enforcement activities with respect to REACH, CLP and BPR are laid down in the national regulations implementing REACH, CLP and BPR.

National enforcement authorities, which deal with issues relating to the environment, consumer products, occupational health and safety are responsible for ensuring compliance with REACH, CLP and BPR within their respective spheres of responsibility.

Authorities responsible for REACH enforcement

• Norwegian Environment Agency – National Competent Authority (CA) for REACH and the coordinating agency for REACH enforcement activities in Norway. Norwegian Environment Agency has the enforcement responsibility for all industrial sectors with respect to environmental aspects and to consumer articles.
• The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority – Enforcement responsibility for all industrial sectors with respect to occupational safety and health.
• Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB)
• Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (HAVTIL)

Authorities responsible for CLP enforcement

• Norwegian Environment Agency – the coordinating agency for CLP enforcement activities
• The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority
• Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB)
• Norwegian Ocean Industry Authority (HAVTIL)
• Norwegian Food Safety Authority

Authorities responsible for BPR enforcement

Norwegian Environment Agency and the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority

Authorities responsible for POP enforcement

Norwegian Environment Agency

Authorities responsible for PIC enforcement

PIC regulation is not implemented in Norwegian legislation. The Norwegian Environment Agency is responsible for the enforcement of the national regulation on export of certain dangerous chemicals. The national legislation implements the requirements of the Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent Procedure in Norway.