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September 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 zoneAugust 31/2026
African swine fever infected zone expands to the west
The Finnish Food Authority’s tests, completed on Friday, have confirmed a case of African swine fever in a wild boar found dead in Hirvikoski, Pyhtää. The finding was made approximately 40 km west of…
African swine fever infected zone expands to the westAugust 28/2026
Guide on the Control of Food Contact Materials Updated
The guide on the control of food contact materials has been updated and entered into force on 15 August 2026. In addition to the Finnish version, the guide is also available i n Swedish. The main…
Guide on the Control of Food Contact Materials UpdatedAugust 21/2026
Reference quantity requirement for certain AGRIM rice import quotas from the application period from 23 to 30 November 2026
A reference quantity requirement is introduced for the management of import quotas for rice defined in the European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2652. The amendment will enter into force for licences with an application period from 23 to 30 November 2026.
Reference quantity requirement for certain AGRIM rice import quotas from the application period from 23 to 30 November 2026