Made in Norway
The official origin label of Norway
The Made in Norway label designates products and services that are authentically Norwegian. It is a registered trademark administered by Innovation Norway, the official Norwegian trade promotion organisation. To use the label, companies must fulfil criteria pertaining to origin, responsibility and sustainability.
Building on Norway’s strengths
Norway is known for its natural beauty, for its commitment to responsible business practice and sustainability, and for high quality. The Made in Norway label was established to capitalise on these positive associations and enhance the competitiveness of Norwegian products and services on the international market.
Origin, responsibility and sustainability
To be eligible to use the Made in Norway label, companies must fulfil the following criteria:
- The product or service satisfies the origin requirements.
- The company conducts risk assessments to avoid adverse impacts on people, society and the environment resulting from its operations.
- The company has an internal control system in place for responsibly handling any identified risk of adverse impacts on people, society and the environment.
- The company has ethical guidelines.
- The product or service contributes to advancing at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals without causing any significant harm in relation to the six environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy.
Food and beverage/nutrition
Example: Food, beverages, dietary supplements, nutritional ingredients- At least 80% of the weight of the finished product must originate in Norway.
- A significant share of the production process that gives the product its uniqueness must take place in Norway.
Manufactured/finished goods
Example: Furniture, textiles, sensors- At least 60% of production and raw material costs must be generated in Norway.
- A significant share of the production process that gives the product its uniqueness must take place in Norway.
Services
Example: Software, digital solutions- At least 60% of the costs for developing and operating the service must be generated in Norway.
Natural products/raw materials
Example: Wool, timber, unprocessed meat- 100% of the natural product must be grown, extracted or bred in Norway.
Developed in collaboration with Norwegian companies
The origin label has been developed in close collaboration with Norwegian businesses and international partners. Below are the pilot companies whose products and services are the very first to bear the Made in Norway label.
Contact us for more information!
For more information about the Made in Norway label, please contact Innovation Norway.
