In meat inspections, studies are performed to determine possible presence of larvae of Trichinella in animal species prone to contamination. Annually, Finnish Food Authority arranges reference investigations for meat inspection laboratories, the results from these being applied when authorizing laboratories.
Reference investigations are liable to charge and registration is by e-mail to
Petra Heikkinen, petra.heikkinen@foodauthority.fi
Jussa-Pekka Virtanen, jussa-pekka.virtanen@foodauthority.fi
Finnish Food Authority Oulu office, oulu@foodauthority.fi, p. 029 5204181