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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