Labelling of the country of origin of foods - Finnish Food Authority
For beef, which has its own labelling system, and for meat of swine, sheep, goat and poultry, the country of origin must always be indicated, including Finland. The Finnish Food Authority recommends that the country of origin of other meat should also be indicated. How the country of origin is indicated is regulated by law:
Instructions for use and warning - Finnish Food Authority
In order to protect the consumer from potential health hazards, Food Information Regulation (EU No 1169/2011) provides that the food packaging must, where appropriate, include instructions for use which include a warning (Articles 9 and 27).
Labelling requirements in a nutshell - Finnish Food Authority
After completing the course, you will know the types of labelling required for your foods and what to include in labelling. You will also learn how what information to provide on non-packaged foods. In addition, the course contains plenty of practical examples and exercises.
Food information and health and nutrition claims - Maa- ja ...
The EU Food Information Regulation (EU) Nr 1169/2011 combines general food labelling requirements and nutrition labelling requirements. In principle, the regulation makes nutrition labelling mandatory. Further information on mandatory food information: European Commission. Finnish Food Authority. Origin labelling of food
Packaging labels on food - Porvoon ympäristöterveydenhuolto
Food marketed in Finland must feature the mandatory packaging labels in the official languages: Finnish and Swedish. In municipalities with one official language, the official language of the municipality is sufficient. In addition to packed products, there are also labelling requirements for unpacked products.
Ruokatieto Yhdistys (Finfood – Finnish Food Information)
The Hyvää Suomesta (Produce of Finland) label is a voluntary designation of origin for Finnish packaged food products. The label is used by food industry companies operating in Finland that manufacture their products using Finnish ingredients.
consumer survey to establish Finnish consumers’attitudes towards the current origin labelling and to find out whether country of origin affects consumers’interest in buying meat and dairy products
Finland - Labeling/Marking Requirements
2023年11月20日 · Labeling requirements for foodstuffs in Finland are based on the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the provision of food information to consumers (1169/2011/EU). CE marking is required across the European Union (EU).
Instructions and legislation - Finnish Food Authority
On this page you will find guidance and legislation related to the food sector. See the legislative references for the most recent or consolidated version. Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed (in force at 17 October 2023, see latest consolidated version).
Food labelling and information about foodstuff | City of Helsinki
In two-language municipality, such as Helsinki, the information given in labels must be both in Finnish and Swedish. The labelling must be easily legible, clear and understandable. Packed foodstuff. Food labelling is obligated in foodstuff that is …