Act to amend Act relative to veterinary border controls (No. 397 of 1998). Country/Territory Finland Document type Legislation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Livestock Keyword Food quality control/food safety Animal health Inspection Pests/diseases International trade Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 15 June 1998. Abstract Modifications concern the scope of the Act (sect. 1), the application sphere of the Act (sect. 2) and conditions for importation of animals and goods from third countries (sect. 5). The scope of the Act is to prevent spreading of animal diseases through animals or products of animal origin imported in Finland from countries outside the European Community. The provision regarding the application sphere of the Act is amended so as to include a reference to the newly introduced Animal Feed Act (No. Full text Swedish References - Legislation Amends Act relative to veterinary border controls (No. 1192 of 1996). Legislation | Finland | 1996 (2004) Keyword: Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX