The state's regional government will be reformed at the turn of the year 2025‒2026. Regional State Administrative Agenciestasks related to animals and food will be transferred to the Finnish Food Authority. In connection with the change, the site may have flaws in the first few days of January.

Current issues

The National List of Plant Varieties 2025, published in the Finnish Plant Variety Journal 2025:2, is available on the website of the Finnish Food Authority https://www.ruokavirasto.fi/en/plants/plant-varieties/national-list-of-plant-varieties/

Notice on Variety Registration, Plant Breeder's Rights, and Other Plant Variety Matters

Starting from March 1, 2025, all variety-related inquiries should be directed to the email address pvr@ruokavirasto.fi. Please do not use personal email addresses. Due to resource constraints, we are unable to provide service over the phone.

Page last updated 6/12/2025