General information about Oiva
What Oiva is:
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Oiva provides a way to inform consumers about the control results of food industry operators.
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The inspection results for the food industry operators are published by using emoticons (smileys) on this website as the food control authorities conduct their inspections.
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In the Oiva system, the food control authorities evaluate the food safety of companies.
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Oiva is a publication system for food-control inspection information coordinated by the Finnish Food Authority.
What Oiva is not:
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Oiva is not about evaluating the level of customer service or other services or the taste of food.
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Oiva does not amend legislative requirements or provide interpretations of regulations.
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Matters inspected in companies do not change on the basis of inspections carried out in line with the Oiva system.
If you have any questions regarding Oiva:
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Municipal inspectors are acquainted with the local food businesses to be controlled. Contact information for municipal food control authorities can be found on the Finnish Food Authority website; Ruokavirasto.fi. Many control units also have their email addresses on the website.