Miljødirektoratet Opens Consultation on Updated CBAM Regulation
4 september 2026The Norwegian Environment Agency has opened a new public consultation for an updated draft of the national CBAM Regulation, supplementing the original proposal from February 2026.
The Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet), acting on behalf of the Ministry of Climate and Environment, has launched a new public consultation process regarding an updated draft of the national CBAM Regulation (CBAM-forskriften).
Published on September 4, 2026, this consultation builds upon and supplements the initial draft regulation that was presented for public review in February 2026. The updated proposal introduces key regulatory additions, including:
New rules for calculating emissions.
Guidelines for determining the number of CBAM certificates that must be surrendered.
Updated procedures regarding the customs declaration of CBAM goods.
The draft incorporates several EU regulations while proposing specific national provisions to align the framework with Norwegian customs rules.
The consultation period will remain open until November 6, 2026, providing stakeholders a strict window to review the supplementary text and submit their comments or concerns.
Pending final approval, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is officially scheduled to be implemented in Norway starting January 1, 2027.