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    Mutual recognition

    Mutual recognition of an authorisation allows you to apply for approval for a product based on an authorisation of the same product in another member state (reference member state).

    Last reviewed
    15.06.2026

    How to apply

    You can read about requirements and how to apply in our guidance on how to apply for mutual recognition of a plant protection product in Norway

    The guide applies to all applications submitted after January 1, 2024.

    After you have received a decision from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority

    As an authorisation holder or importer of a plant protection product, you have some obligations after the assessment is completed.

    Read more about requirements for the authorisation holder and importer after the decision.

    If you wish to make an appeal against our decision, you may do so within three weeks after you receive the decision. The appeal should be directed to the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Greater Oslo Region – postmottak@mattilsynet.no

    Fees

    We will charge you with a fee for evaluating your application of approval of a plant protection product.

    This page is part of this guidance:

    • Authorisation of plant protection products

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