Tilbakekall

Tilbakekall is a Norwegian term used to describe the act of revoking, withdrawing, or recalling something that was previously issued, decided, or released. The exact meaning depends on context. In public administration and law, it refers to revoking rights, licenses, permits, or legal decisions by the appropriate authority, often after new information, violations of conditions, or changes in circumstances.

In consumer protection and industry, tilbakekall is most commonly associated with product recalls. A manufacturer or regulator may require the return, repair, replacement, or disposal of a product due to safety defects, regulatory noncompliance, or quality issues. Product recalls typically involve coordinated actions with distributors, retailers, and consumers, along with publicity and follow-up remedies such as refunds or replacements.

In a political or governance context, recall may denote mechanisms aimed at removing an elected official before the end of a term, though the availability and design of such measures vary by country and jurisdiction. Across contexts, tilbakekall generally arises from concerns about safety, legality, risk, or reliability, and is accompanied by formal procedures, timelines, and accountability for those responsible.

Procedural aspects often include formal notices, specified deadlines, and oversight by competent authorities. The consequences can range from legal or financial liability and mandatory corrective actions to reputational damage and mandatory refunds or replacements for affected stakeholders.

Etymologically, tilbakekall combines tilbake, meaning back or again, with kall, meaning call, reflecting the act of calling something back or withdrawing it. In practice, it is closest to the English terms recall, withdrawal, or revocation.