Where to find more information
Norwegian Pollution
Control Authority (SFT)
The Authority is responsible for the
administration of most legislation on the use and labelling of
dangerous chemicals, and for inspection and control. It also
produces information material and scientific reports, which you can
order through the website
www.sft.no (opens in new window).
The website also offers news and background
material on the Authority’s work.
Telephone: + 47 22 57 34 00
State of the Environment
Norway
The website State of the Environment
Norway
www.environment.no (opens in new window)
presents information on the state of the environment in Norway and
gives an introduction to important environmental problems. You can
also find environmental data and maps and information on Norway’s
environmental targets, current legislation, Norway’s international
obligations and EU directives. The material is produced by the
subordinate agencies of the Ministry of the Environment.
Norwegian Food Control
Authority
The Authority administrative
responsibilities include food and food products, and also cosmetics
and other skin care products. You will find more information on the
website
www.snt.no (opens in new window), for example up-to-date
information for the entire Norwegian coast on where it is safe to
collect and eat mussels.
Telephone: + 47 22 24 66 50.
National Poison
Information Centre
The Centre is open 24 hours a day and
provides expert advice on what to do in the event of poisoning. The
more you know about the cause of the poisoning, the more help you
can be given. Its website
www.giftinformasjonssentralen.no (opens in new window) provides
information on poisonous chemicals in the home, general advice, and
much more.
Telephone: + 47 22 59 13 00.
Eco-labelling
The foundation Stiftelsen Miljømerking
i Norge is responsible for both the Nordic Swan scheme and the EU
Flower scheme in Norway. You can find more information on which
products have been awarded eco-labels on the website
www.ecolabel.no (opens in new window).
Telephone. + 47 22 36 57 40
In your municipality
The municipality where you live is
responsible for collecting hazardous waste. Ring them if you have
any questions.
Health clinics and
pharmacies
The staff at health clinics and
pharmacies can answer many questions about health risks from
chemicals. They can also suggest further routes of enquiry and have
information material on poisonous plants, the safe use of medicines
and so on.
A greener everyday life
On the website
www.gronnguide.no (opens in new window), you will find tips from
Norway’s Environmental Home Guard on how you can live a greener
life. There is information on everything from how to make your own
compost and organic gardening to how you can choose a new computer.
“Grønt svar” (“Green
answers) is a telephone service for people with questions about how
to consider the environment in their everyday lives.
Telephone: 815 11 021.
Tips from GRIP
GRIP, the foundation for sustainable
production and consumption, provides advice on choosing
environmentally-friendly products, energy use and much more. It
works mainly with business and industry, but many of its tips can be
useful for ordinary consumers too. You will find more information on
the website
www.grip.no (opens in new window).
Telephone: + 47 22 97 98 00.
Inky Arms Eco-Detectives
is an environmental children’s club.
The club publishes a magazine for its members, and can provide
information suitable for day care centres and schools. Website:
www.blekkulf.no (opens in new window).
Telephone: + 47 22 04 46 40.
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