Government Decree on the investigation of food and waterborne epidemics (No. 1365 of 2011).

Subject

Food & nutrition, Water, General

Keyword

Pests/diseases Public health Alien species Food quality control/food safety Biosecurity

Geographical area

Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Act entered into force on 1 January 2012.

Abstract

This Regulation applies to the investigation of food and waterborne epidemics. It also applied to the investigation of individual cases of diseases, if the pathogen is exceptionally dangerous. It specifies responsibilities of municipalities and the National Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Food Safety Authority. It also provides for the establishment of an investigation working group, its composition and duties. The Food Safety Authority shall be Finnish liaison authority within the World Health Organization's system for following up epidemics caused by food or domestic water.

Full text

Swedish

Website

www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act.

Legislation | Finland | 2006 (2011)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Processing/handling, Institution, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Offences/penalties, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX