Institutions

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority

The Norwegian Food Safety Authority, with its head office in Oslo, is a joint subordinate agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the Ministry of Health and Care Services and The Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs.

Website of The Norwegian Food Safety Authority

The Guarantee Fund for Fishermen

The Guarantee Fund for Fishermen in Trondheim administers social welfare schemes for fishermen.

Website of The Guarantee Fund for Fishermen

Nofima

Nofima is a industry-oriented research group that conducts research and development for aquaculture, fisheries and food industries.

Website of Nofima

The Norwegian Seafood Export Council

The Norwegian Seafood Export Council based in Tromsø, is responsible for joint marketing measures for fish and fish products at home and abroad. The Norwegian Seafood Export Council has local representatives in important markets around the world.

Website of The Norwegian Seafood Export Council

The Research Council of Norway

The Research Council of Norway (NRF) in Oslo administers a considerable part of the funds available for fisheries-related research according to guidelines issued by the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs.

Website of The Research Council of Norway

Innovation Norway

Innovation Norway is actively involved in the efforts to enhance marine innovation and wealth creation. It administers financial instruments aimed at fleets, aquaculture and the fishing industry according to overall guidelines laid down by the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs.

Website of Innovation Norway

The National Veterinary Institute

The National Veterinary Institute serves the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs as a leading institute on animal welfare and food safety associated with agricultural food production and the health of aquatic organisms.

Website of The National Veterinary Institute

The Fishery and Aquaculture Industry Research Fund

The Fishery and Aquaculture Industry Research Fund is a funding scheme for industrial research and development work within fisheries and aquaculture.

Website of The Fishery and Aquaculture Industry Research Fund

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