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September 19/2025
Keep bird flu out – protect your poultry!
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission are campaigning for strong biosecurity measures on poultry farms. The #NoBirdFlu campaign, launched in September, provides…
Keep bird flu out – protect your poultry!September 15/2025
Aerial distribution of rabies vaccine baits starting on south-eastern border
The Finnish Food Authority will begin aerial distribution of rabies bait vaccines along the south-eastern border on 15 September 2025. The aerial spreading will continue for about one month from the…
Aerial distribution of rabies vaccine baits starting on south-eastern borderAugust 11/2025
Controlling temperatures in food premises – Watch the Videos
Handling and storing food at the correct temperatures reduces the growth of harmful microbes and lowers the risk of foodborne illnesses. Finnish Food Authority has published five practical videos to…
Controlling temperatures in food premises – Watch the VideosJuly 31/2025
African swine fever spreads in areas near Finland – avoid bringing meat products from abroad
African swine fever (ASF) is spreading at an alarming rate in areas near Finland, particularly in Estonia, where, in addition to wild boar populations, the disease has now also been detected in…
African swine fever spreads in areas near Finland – avoid bringing meat products from abroadJune 26/2025
Participants in Hygiene Passport tests were given correct answers – translator convicted of fraud
On 12 June 2025, the Pirkanmaa District Court has issued a verdict of fraud against a person who participated in organizing Hygiene Passport tests in Tampere between 2019 and 2022. The Hygiene…
Participants in Hygiene Passport tests were given correct answers – translator convicted of fraud