A Norwegian regulation covering the export of "non-conforming" goods for export outside the European Economic Area (EEA) is coming under fire.

Norwegian Food Safety Authority Seafood Manager Lise Rokkones told IntraFish the rule applies to salmon that is safe but not up to EEA standards.

"So-called non-conforming goods, goods that do not meet the EU's quality requirements, can basically be exported to countries outside the EEA, as long as it is safe," Rokkones said.