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June 26/2025
Participants in Hygiene Passport tests were given correct answers – translator convicted of fraud
On 12 June 2025, the Pirkanmaa District Court has issued a verdict of fraud against a person who participated in organizing Hygiene Passport tests in Tampere between 2019 and 2022. The Hygiene…
Participants in Hygiene Passport tests were given correct answers – translator convicted of fraudMay 26/2025
Report: Nearly one-fifth of toxin remains in false morels despite boiling recommendation
The current boiling recommendation for handling false morels is not entirely foolproof. According to a report by the Finnish Food Authority’s Risk Assessment Unit, even after boiling the mushrooms…
Report: Nearly one-fifth of toxin remains in false morels despite boiling recommendationMay 23/2025
Changes to Dog Registry Customer Service Contact Details as of 2 June 2025
As of 2 June 2025, the Dog Registry customer service will be integrated into the Finnish Food Authority’s Animal Registers Customer Service. The Finnish Food Authority will continue to handle any…
Changes to Dog Registry Customer Service Contact Details as of 2 June 2025May 7/2025
Many foods can be a risk if hygiene fails – Finnish Food Authority reminds of the importance of good kitchen hygiene
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is currently campaigning to raise consumer awareness about food safety. The #Safe2EatEU campaign aims to encourage consumers to make safe food choices and to…
Many foods can be a risk if hygiene fails – Finnish Food Authority reminds of the importance of good kitchen hygieneMarch 26/2025
Do you need a Hygiene Passport – practice with new model test questions
Do you need a Hygiene Passport, for example for summer jobs? Now you can practice for the Hygiene Passport test with new model test questions. The Finnish Food Authority's model test contains 40…
Do you need a Hygiene Passport – practice with new model test questions