Is foie gras illegal in Norway?

Yes. Foie gras is banned in Norway. Animals must not be force-fed, by law since 2010.

Animal Welfare Act LOV-2009-06-19-97 s.24(a): animals must not be force-fed unless for animal-health reasons; in force 1 Jan 2010, last amended 13 Mar 2026 (Lovdata).

Source: Dyrevelferdsloven s24

Banned (16)Allowed

Norway is one of 16 countries where foie gras is banned.
Its neighbours: banned in 1 of 3 (Finland).
In Europe: banned in 12 of 39 countries.

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