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August 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 fraudMay 26/2025
Report: Nearly one-fifth of toxin remains in false morels despite boiling recommendation
The current boiling recommendation for handling false morels is not entirely foolproof. According to a report by the Finnish Food Authority’s Risk Assessment Unit, even after boiling the mushrooms…
Report: Nearly one-fifth of toxin remains in false morels despite boiling recommendationMay 23/2025
Changes to Dog Registry Customer Service Contact Details as of 2 June 2025
As of 2 June 2025, the Dog Registry customer service will be integrated into the Finnish Food Authority’s Animal Registers Customer Service. The Finnish Food Authority will continue to handle any…
Changes to Dog Registry Customer Service Contact Details as of 2 June 2025