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September 17/2026
Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives Are Generally Safe, but More Research Is Needed
Plant-based dairy alternatives and vegan desserts available on the Finnish market generally demonstrate a high level of food safety. According to a risk assessment carried out within the VEGETURVA…
Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives Are Generally Safe, but More Research Is NeededSeptember 11/2026
Five tips to help everyone protect Finland’s forests from plant pests
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Finnish Food Authority are campaigning for plant health for the fourth consecutive year. As part of the campaign, the Finnish Food Authority reminds…
Five tips to help everyone protect Finland’s forests from plant pestsSeptember 10/2026
Finnish Food Authority establishes an additional restricted zone for African swine fever and amends restrictions in the infected zone
The Finnish Food Authority established an additional restricted zone (buffer zone) for African swine fever (ASF) on 10 September 2026. The provisions applying to the additional restricted zone…
Finnish Food Authority establishes an additional restricted zone for African swine fever and amends restrictions in the infected zoneSeptember 9/2026
Plant-Based Alternatives to Milk and Meat Are Generally Safe, but Not Entirely Risk-Free
Plant-based alternatives to milk and meat offer nutritional and environmental benefits to consumers, but their safety profile differs from that of animal-based foods. According to a review article by…
Plant-Based Alternatives to Milk and Meat Are Generally Safe, but Not Entirely Risk-FreeSeptember 2/2026
The Finnish Food Authority has revised the restrictions in the African swine fever infected zone
On 1 September 2026, the Finnish Food Authority revised the decision on the infected zone established due to African swine fever. The new decision harmonises the restrictions in the old and new parts…
The Finnish Food Authority has revised the restrictions in the African swine fever infected zone