Service group: Health
Open meeting places
Vantaa has several facilities where you can spend time, meet other people and engage in communal activities. Open meeting places are available for all ages.
Beaches and swimming in winter
There are several beaches in Vantaa, two of which are supervised during the summer season.
Environmental permits and notifications
Permits for matters under the Environmental Protection Act, Waste Act, Water Act, Section 161 a of the Land Use and Building Act, Land Extraction Act and the environmental protection provisions of the City of Vantaa.
Monitoring of bathing water quality
Bathing water quality at public beaches is monitored with regular sampling.
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.
Import and export of animals
Before you bring an animal into Finland or take animal abroad, please find out what vaccinations, medication and documentation, or other requirements, should be considered.
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.
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.
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.