The state's regional government will be reformed at the turn of the year 2025‒2026. Regional State Administrative Agenciestasks related to animals and food will be transferred to the Finnish Food Authority. In connection with the change, the site may have flaws in the first few days of January.

Contact information for laboratory services

Questions regarding designated official laboratories.

Petra Heikkinen, head of Section

Animal Health Diagnostic

Parasites (in particular Trichinella, Echinococcus and Anisakis)

The contact person for official and own-checks laboratory approval.