Scope of this guide
Includes jurisdiction-specific archive records. Current legal effect, labelling provisions and product exceptions require separate verification.
Regulatory sources and application framework
For this EU member market, research Regulation (EU) 1169/2011 together with product-specific rules. The European Commission explains that mandatory information must be in a language easily understood by consumers in the country of sale; national language and implementation matters require separate review. Regulation (EC) 1924/2006 is a separate source for nutrition and health claims. A common EU framework does not automatically validate every language version or product claim.
PRODUCT REVIEW IN PRACTICE
Finland: product dossier priorities
For Finland, review whether supplied Finnish and Swedish consumer information describes the same product version. Small packs may need separate layout checks for the two languages and allergen emphasis. Where deliveries include Åland, record the territorial scope and contact separately.
Jurisdiction-specific legislation records
Archive dates do not confirm current legal effect. Titles retain their source language; this selection is not exhaustive.
| Instrument / source | Record date and type |
|---|---|
| Government Decree on certain activities that are associated with a low risk to food safety (No. 1258 of 2011). | Date not stated Regulation |
| Government Decree on laboratories that carry out examinations in accordance with the Food Act, the Feed Act and the Health Protection Act (No. 152 of 2015). | 2015-02-19 Regulation |
| Government Decree on official controls on food (No. 72 of 2020). | 2020-02-13 Regulation |
| Government Decree on the investigation of food and waterborne epidemics (No. 1365 of 2011). | 2011-12-21 Regulation |
How is the label review dossier prepared?
Collect artwork, recipe, allergen evidence and importer details for the same product version. Our working method explains the shared document-preparation and reporting steps.
Document preparation and working method
Label review: evidence and findings table
| Review scope | Evidence reviewed | Report output |
|---|---|---|
| Product name and class | Recipe, product form, intended use | Correct sources and review scope |
| Ingredients and allergens | Sub-ingredients, supplier and cross-contact records | Comparison of label text and evidence |
| Nutrition and claims | Analysis or calculation, serving, front wording | Data basis and claim evidence |
| Language and layout | Every face, local wording and supplementary label | Missing-information and readability findings |
| Import and traceability | Importer, lot, dates and shipment version | Document needs and local confirmation questions |
Sources and research method
Sources are selected research references. An archive record does not confirm current legal effect; national adoption of Codex texts requires separate verification.