Basic information
Outline of the system
Norway has a non-automatic licence in place for solariums for cosmetic purposes. The Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority is the competent authority for granting licences. A licence is necessary to import or produce solariums for cosmetic purposes in Norway.
Product coverage
A licence is required for all importers of solariums for cosmetic purposes. The permit may be granted for a given period of time.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Imports are not regulated on a quantitative basis. The objective of the licencing system is to make sure that the solariums imported to Norway are produced, measured, classified and marked in compliance with the harmonized European Standard EN 60335-2-27 and fulfills the requirements to UV-type 3 solariums according to the standard. The overall purpose is to ensure the proper use of radiation, prevent harmful effects of radiation on human health and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
There are no restrictions as to the quantity or value of imports.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system has a global application.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The licencing system is mandated in the Norwegian Act on radiation protection section 6, and further elaborated in the Norwegian Regulations on radiation protection section 9.
Act on Radiation Protection and Use of Radiation (No. 36 of 12 May 2000):
In Norwegian: https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2000-05-12-36?q=str%C3%A5levern
In English: https://dsa.no/en/legislation
Regulations on Radiation Protection and Use of Radiation (No. 1659 of 16 December 2016):
In Norwegian: https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2016-12-16-1659?q=str%C3%A5levern
In English: https://dsa.no/en/legislation
The licencing system is thus statutorily required
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
The designation of products to be subjected to licensing is not left to administrative discretion.
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
It is possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval.
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for an import licence.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
The following information is required in the application: Name and address of applicant, item number according to the Norwegian customs tariff, description of goods, end-use statement, country of origin, and other relevant information (such as date, signature, telephone number, reference).
Authorization is granted only when the applicant can document that the solariums are produced, measured, classified and marked in compliance with requirements stated in section 36.
In the authorization, the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority may set further conditions to assure justified use of radiation and prevent against harmful effects of radiation on human health. This may include further conditions for the radiation use, registration, reporting, competence, training, security, use of measuring equipment, maintenance routines, quality control of apparatus and equipment for radiation use, return schemes, financial guarantees, import, export, emergency preparedness and design of premises.
The Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority may cancel, change or set new conditions in an authorization, and if necessary, withdraw an authorization if:
(a) conditions set, or orders made pursuant to the Radiation Protection Act are materially or repeatedly ignored; or
(b) it follows from an authorization issued under sections 9 or 10 or the Public Administration Act section 35.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
Applications for licences are not limited to any particular time of year.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Import applications must be written. The application will be handled without unnecessary
delay.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
The processing time for an application is 30 days.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
The Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority issues the licence.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There are no other conditions attached to the issuing of licences except the above-mentioned under question 24.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
There are no charged levies or other licensing fees.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
No deposit or advance payment is required for licensing.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
If the applications meet the criteria, a licence is granted. An application may only be refused if it fails to meet the ordinary criteria.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in the decision.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
The decision of the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority may be appealed to the Ministry of Health and Care Services.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The decision of the Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority may be appealed to the Ministry of Health and Care Services.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
What documents are required upon actual importation?
At the actual time of importation, the Authority's decision to grant a licence should be presented to customs.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
The licence may be time limited if the Authority so decides.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty on licences which have not been used or on licences which have only
been used partially.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences cannot be transferred between importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
N/A