While everyone is talking about Greenland — here’s a reminder that Greenland’s regulation is where law meets… reality.

A few real (and slightly wild) examples 👇

🗿 History is not a souvenir shop

In Greenland, it’s a serious criminal offense to disturb ruins, graves, or historic sites.
That means: no taking stones, no collecting “interesting bones,” no pocket-sized archaeology. What looks like an empty landscape may actually be protected cultural heritage.

🐋 You can hunt — but only if science says so

Fishing and hunting are governed by strict, scientifically determined quotas.
Market demand, investor pressure, or “we already planned capacity” don’t override biology.

🛫 You can’t just fly wherever you want

Large areas — including the Northeast Greenland National Park — require special permits.
Flying below 500 meters? Landing? Often restricted or forbidden altogether.
Drones and helicopters learn this the hard way.

🐕 Dogs are regulated. Very specifically.

North of the Arctic Circle and in East Greenland, only the Greenlandic Sled Dog is allowed.
No imports. No exceptions.
Dogs are considered working animals, not pets — and protecting the purity of the breed is taken seriously.

🚫 Whale and seal meat stays local

Even though hunting is legal under quota systems, exporting whale or seal products is prohibited.
So yes, something can be legal to produce — and completely illegal to commercialize internationally.

It sounds funny — until you remember how often companies assume that regulation is “standardized,” “European,” or “similar enough.”
Greenland is just a very visible example of a broader truth:
regulation is always local, contextual, and full of edge cases.

If you’re expanding into unfamiliar markets and want to:
understand how rules are actually applied
avoid costly “we didn’t know that” moments
get clarity before committing resources
at Expio, we help companies connect with trusted local experts who know how regulation works in real life — not just on paper.