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October 21/2026
Some of the Finnish Food Authority's services were closed
The article has been updated. Some of the services related to the Finnish Food Authority were closed (21.–20.10.2026). The closure was related to PHP vulnerabilities reported by the National Cyber…
Some of the Finnish Food Authority's services were closedOctober 6/2026
Webinar: Field parcel register data to support plant pest surveys (22 Oct 2026)
In a webinar on 22 October 2026 from 14:00 to 15:00 , Mariela Marinova-Todorova , researcher at the Risk Assessment Unit of the Finnish Food Authority, will present the Finnish Field Parcel Retriever…
Webinar: Field parcel register data to support plant pest surveys (22 Oct 2026)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 zone