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September 23/2025

A more plant-based diet improves dietary quality but also brings challenges

Environmentally responsible food choices can improve nutrition but may also increase exposure to harmful substances.  This is the finding of a study examining how a shift in the Finnish diet toward…

A more plant-based diet improves dietary quality but also brings challenges

September 19/2025

Keep bird flu out – protect your poultry!

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission are campaigning for strong biosecurity measures on poultry farms. The #NoBirdFlu campaign, launched in September, provides…

Keep bird flu out – protect your poultry!

September 15/2025

Aerial distribution of rabies vaccine baits starting on south-eastern border

The Finnish Food Authority will begin aerial distribution of rabies bait vaccines along the south-eastern border on 15 September 2025. The aerial spreading will continue for about one month from the…

Aerial distribution of rabies vaccine baits starting on south-eastern border

August 11/2025

Controlling temperatures in food premises – Watch the Videos

Handling and storing food at the correct temperatures reduces the growth of harmful microbes and lowers the risk of foodborne illnesses. Finnish Food Authority has published five practical videos to…

Controlling temperatures in food premises – Watch the Videos

July 31/2025

African swine fever spreads in areas near Finland – avoid bringing meat products from abroad

African swine fever (ASF) is spreading at an alarming rate in areas near Finland, particularly in Estonia, where, in addition to wild boar populations, the disease has now also been detected in…

African swine fever spreads in areas near Finland – avoid bringing meat products from abroad