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Ownership structure
Nemko is a private, independent company
owned by the NEMKO foundation.
The NEMKO foundation Foundation ownership structure
Nemko was established in 1933 as a state- The foundation ownership structure ensures
owned independent association to promote that Nemko has the necessary independence
product safety for electrical products in and integrity towards the authorities,
Norway. Nemko had a monopoly on testing accreditation bodies, customers and safety of
and approval of electrical products and material the product.
manufactured, imported and sold in Norway.
The foundation is managed by a board
As a result of Norway entering the European comprised of 10 members. Three members
Economic Area (EEA), the NEMKO foundation are representatives elected by the employees
was established on 19 December 1990, as of Nemko in Norway and seven are
a continuation of the former state-owned representatives designated by the following
company. Norwegian industry and trade associations:
The objective of the NEMKO foundation • Elektroforeningen (Norwegian association
is to promote product safety and work for of electrical manufacturers, importers and
sustainability and the environment. wholesalers)
• Energi Norge (Energy Norway)
• NFEA, Norsk Forening for Elektro og
Automatisering (Norwegian Society of
Electric and Automatic Control)
• IKT-Norge (The voice of the Norwegian ICT
industry)
• Elektronikkbransjen (Consumer Electronics
Trade Foundation)
• NELFO (Norwegian Electrical Contractors’
Association)
• Norsk Industri (Federation of Norwegian
Industries)
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