Legislation Norway

Donation:

• A law concerning organ donation exists.
• A distinction is made between the eye and the cornea: the eye as an organ, the cornea as tissue.
• Organ and tissue donation may only proceed when informed consent from donor and/or the next of kin is obtained.

Cornea banking:

• Eye banks need to be certified by The Norwegian Directorate of Health.
• An inspection system of eye banks exists; The Norwegian Board of Health Supervision conducts inspections.
• An annual rapport has to be sent to The Norwegian Directorate of Health and to the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision.