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African swine fever (ASF)
African swine fever (ASF)
African swine fever is a serious, contagious viral infection of pigs, wild boars, and minipigs caused by the ASF virus. African swine fever does not spread to humans. There is no vaccine or treatment for the ASF virus.
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Avian influenza cases in Finland
Avian influenza cases in Finland
Avian influenza in Finland in 2023 Map of the avian influenza cases in wild birds (HPAI) detected in Finland in 2023.
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Frequently asked questions about the Dog Registry
Frequently asked questions about the Dog Registry
This column contains FFA responses to frequently asked questions on the identification and registration of dogs and their supervision. The column is regularly updated. Some of the responses presented…
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Hygiene Passport Those who work in the food industry must know how to handle foodstuffs safely and hygienically.
Electronic model test You can practice with the Hygiene passport electronic model test.
Dog Registry Dog registry for private persons has been open since june 2023. Dog registry's e-servise will open for open for customers using business-ID on 29th of August.  Dog Registry e-service Dogs in the…
Non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets from EU countries to Finland These requirements only concern pets who accompany their owner and who are not intended to be sold or transferred to another owner. These requirements also concern the trade of dogs, cats and ferrets…
Bringing food for private use Restrictions on imports of food of animal origin by private persons There are restrictions on bringing in pork or wild boar meat or products made of them, if the products are originating from…
Setting up a food business and own-check If you want to set up a business in the food sector, consider at least the following: Find suitable premises. Once you have found suitable premises, check with municipal building control services to…

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