Public Health Act. Country/Territory Finland Document type Legislation Date 1994 (2017) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water Keyword Public health Food quality control/food safety Potable water Water supply Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Pollution control Geographical area Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract This Act provides in general for the protection of public health and the living environment. Full text Swedish Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Implemented by Decree of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health relating to the quality and monitoring of water intended for human consumption. Legislation | Finland | 2000 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Mineral water, Inspection, Standards, Data collection/reporting, Water supply, Monitoring, Water quality standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Chemicals Act (9.8.2013/599). Legislation | Finland | 2013 Keyword: Pollution control, Environmental standards, Public health, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Standards, Protection of environment, Transport/storage, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Radiation, Waste management Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Act to amend the Public Health Act (No. 89 of 2000). Legislation | Finland | 2000 Keyword: Freshwater resources management, Sewerage, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act amending section 50 of the Public Health Act (No. 327 of 2012). Legislation | Finland | 2012 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Potable water, Water supply, Enforcement/compliance, Water quality standards, Monitoring Source: FAO, FAOLEX