The state's regional government will be reformed at the turn of the year 2025‒2026. Regional State Administrative Agencies’ tasks 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.

Questions about import or export of pets and horses: EU-countries, Norway and Switzerland?

Information about the imports and exports of animals in the EU, Norway and Switzerland can be found on the Finnish Food Authority website: https://www.ruokavirasto.fi/en/themes/import-and-export/eu-countries-norway-and-switzerland/animals/ .

If you want personal customer service and you are in Finland, you can contact your local municipal veterinarian or the regional veterinarian in your closest Regional State Administrative Agency. Contact information can be found on our website: https://www.ruokavirasto.fi/elaimet/elainlaakaripalvelut/ (in Finnish). If you are in a country outside of Finland , please contact the local national veterinary services.