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September 25/2025
European awareness of food safety has increased
Awareness among EU citizens about the functioning of the EU's food safety system has grown, and more people are familiar with various food safety-related topics. This is revealed in the latest…
European awareness of food safety has increasedSeptember 23/2025
A more plant-based diet improves dietary quality but also brings challenges
Environmentally responsible food choices can improve nutrition but may also increase exposure to harmful substances. This is the finding of a study examining how a shift in the Finnish diet toward…
A more plant-based diet improves dietary quality but also brings challengesSeptember 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 Videos