The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry steers the policy
on the sustainable use of renewable natural resources in Finland
on the sustainable use of renewable natural resources in Finland
News about Natural Resources
Finland to investigate alleged breaches of animal rights on fur farms
(24.02.2010, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry)
The Finnish authorities are taking very seriously accusations of poor treatment of animals on Finnish fur farms. The regional state authorities for the protection of animals have immediately begun inspections on farms where cases of neglect are suspected. Recent statistics on the regular official monitoring of fur farms show that the conditions in which animals are kept on Finnish fur farms meet the requirements under European and national legislation. Cases of neglect in 2009 were observed on only two farms out of the 49 inspected.
Comprehensive information package about food contaminants
(04.02.2010, Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira)
”The chemical contaminants of foodstuffs and household water” is a thorough report of about 40 contaminants, which cover in a comprehensive manner the entire production chain of foodstuffs. The renewed report has been published in the publication series of Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira and can also be read in the Evira.fi web service.
Rearing of laying hens in unenriched cages only permitted for two more years
(20.01.2010, Finnish Food Safety Authority)
The rearing of laying hens in unenriched cages will be prohibited in the member countries of the EU as of 1 January 2012. Regulations pertaining to the protection of laying hens have provided a transition period of almost 12 years, which will end on 31 December 2011.
