The Norwegian Pollution Control Authority (SFT) is a directorate under the Ministry of the Environment. Our main goal is to promote sustainable development. Read more

Export of used goods affected by waste regulations

22.10.07 Old white goods, scrapped electrical and electronic products, used car tyres and other products which might have a utility value in less affluent countries may no longer be exported from Norway to countries outside Europe.Read more: Export of used goods affected by waste regulations

Supporting South Africa's Environmental Authorities

02.10.07 SFT is continuing its environmental co-operation with South Africa. SFT Director General Ellen Hambro was recently in Durban in order to initiate new joint projects involving inspection and wastewater treatment.Read more: Supporting South Africa's Environmental Authorities

Possible new environmental poison causing great concern

29.08.07 Siloxanes are a group of compounds used in a variety of different products. Until now the known concentrations of siloxanes in the environment have been relatively low. However recent studies have strengthened SFT’s concern that certain siloxanes are becoming...Read more: Possible new environmental poison causing great concern

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