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Food control
The Environment Centre of Vantaa controls the safety and health-related quality of food as well as compliance with food regulations.
Notification of food business activities
You must notify the authorities is you start or close a food business. A notification must also be filed if you make significant changes to your food business activities or the business operator changes.
In-house control of food business activities
In-house control is part of the food business operator's own quality assurance process. It includes an own-check plan and related measures.
Outdoor sales and mobile food premises
Mobile food premises typically operate at different events. Register your food business with the local food control unit four weeks before starting operations. Remember to notify the local food control authority when you operate in different municipalities.
Food poisoning or waterborne outbreaks
If you suspect that food, drinking water or bathing water has made you ill, please report it to the Environment Centre as quickly as possible.
Notification of suspected food poisoning
Food business operators must report a food poisoning incident immediately to the food control authorities of the City of Vantaa.
Cultural services
The cultural services of the City of Vantaa offer art and cultural experiences to all local residents.
Cultural services for young people
Multiple organisations arranges cultural services for young people in Vantaa. Versatile cultural hobbies and events about culture is arranged for youth.
Compulsory education
Children living permanently in Finland are required to attend school. Compulsory education begins at the beginning of the school year in the year in which the child turns seven. Compulsory education will end when a young person has their 18th birthday, or when they have completed an upper secondary
Veterinary clinic
Basic care for small animals is provided by the veterinary clinic of the City of Vantaa. The services are intended for the pets of Vantaa residents only.