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Registration as an operator in the fertiliser sector

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide except the Åland Islands
  • Public service

Economic operators in the fertiliser sector must be included in the Finnish Food Authority’s control register. The economic operator in the fertiliser sector must register in the control register maintained by the Food Authority’s division of plant import and fertilisation if the operator’s activities include:

  • manufacture for sale or release,
  • treatment of animal by-products for own use (excl ...

Do the following

Register as an operator in the fertiliser sector by sending a notification of the start of operations to the Food Authority. You can fill in the form in the online service Touko. The form is also available on the Food Authority’s website. Send your application for approval to the Food Authority.

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To whom and on what terms

In addition to registration, the processing and storage of animal by-products requires approval. The application for approval must be sent well in advance before the planned start of operations.


Deadline

The notification must be submitted one month before the start of operations.

Processing time

Processing time for the notification is one month

Period of validity

Valid until further notice.

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Finnish Food Authority

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Text edited by: Finnish Food Authority
Updated: 25/9/2023