produktsikkerhetsregelverket
Produktsikkerhetsregelverket refers to the framework of laws and regulations that govern the safety of consumer products placed on the market in Norway and the broader European Economic Area. At the core are national statutes such as the Produktsikkerhetsloven (Product Safety Act) and the accompanying Forskrift om produktsikkerhet (Regulation on Product Safety), implemented in alignment with the European Union’s General Product Safety Directive within the EEA agreement. The regime covers consumer products and other non-industrial items intended for sale or distribution, with responsibilities shared among producers, importers, and distributors.
Producers and manufacturers bear primary responsibility for product safety. They must conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance
Enforcement and oversight are carried out by authorities such as the Norwegian Consumer Authority (Forbrukertilsynet) and
The aim of the regelverket is to protect health and safety, prevent harm from risky products, promote