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Government Decree on the investigation of food and waterborne epidemics (No. 1365 of 2011).

Country
Finland
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Abstract
This Regulation applies to the investigation of food and waterborne epidemics. It also applied to the investigation of individual cases of diseases, if the pathogen is exceptionally dangerous. It specifies responsibilities of municipalities and the National Institute for Health and Welfare, and the Food Safety Authority. It also provides for the establishment of an investigation working group, its composition and duties. The Food Safety Authority shall be Finnish liaison authority within the World Health Organization's system for following up epidemics caused by food or domestic water.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/fin200641.pdf
Web site
http://www.finlex.fi
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Act entered into force on 1 January 2012.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Statsrådets förordning om utredning av livsmedels-  och vattenburna epidemier.
Implements
Food Act.