Food safety
Food safety is a fundamental requirement for companies that produce food and beverages. These companies are responsible for ensuring that their products are safe, that sufficient and accurate information is provided about them, and that operations comply with regulations.
In Finland, food safety is at a high level even by international standards. This level of safety is not a given—it is the result of long-term, determined efforts throughout the entire food chain.
Ensuring food safety covers the entire lifecycle of products, from sourcing raw materials to delivering the final product to the consumer. Own-check system within food companies plays a key role in maintaining safety.
Food safety involves not only safe manufacturing methods but also proper packaging labels and traceability of products and their raw materials. Traceability, cleanliness, and safety of food and beverages are central aspects of the food industry, affecting all participants in the production chain from primary production to distribution.
The food industry is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in Europe. Legal measures ensure the quality and safety of products, raw materials, and manufacturing processes. Authorities also supervise company operations, but legislation clearly states that each operator is always responsible for their own activities and related own-check.
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Finnish Food Authority
More detailed information about Finnish food safety is provided by Finnish Food Authority.
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