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Verified 13 October 2026 · updated monthly

The Apenhetsloven
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Norwegian Transparency Act (Norway) is currently in force. Every date below is verified against primary sources, with tracker revisions logged openly at the foot of the page.

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Ministry consultation on removing the negotiation model closed on 30 September 2026. It would let the Consumer Authority issue binding decisions without first seeking voluntary compliance, and the outcome has not been published.

Common questions

When does the Apenhetsloven apply?

The first compliance date for the Norwegian Transparency Act is June 2023 statements. All statutory application dates have now passed.

Is the Apenhetsloven in force today?

As of 13 October 2026, the Norwegian Transparency Act is in force in Norway. OECD-aligned due diligence plus a unique public right to information from any covered company.

What changed most recently on the Apenhetsloven?

Consultation on the negotiation model closed on 30 September 2026; no outcome published yet. That revision was logged in October 2026 on the hredd.org tracker.

Tracker revisions, logged openly

October 2026   Consultation on the negotiation model closed on 30 September 2026; no outcome published yet.

September 2026   Added the 2025 evaluation and the 2026 consultation on strengthening the Consumer Authority enforcement powers.

June 2026   Entry updated with the latest Consumer Authority supervision findings.

Sources for every date live on the full tracker entry · movement lands in the monthly digest first