I. CHEMICAL MAXIMUM RESIDUE LEVELS (MRLs)

Please click on the above link for a list of chemical MRLs.

II. CHEMICALS AND ADDITIVE INFORMATION

A. Chemical residue standards:

As a member of the European Union (EU), Finland applies maximum residue levels (MRLs) as established by the EU as well as setting its own standards for chemicals not regulated by the EU.

B. Monitoring chemical residues:

Finland has a strict monitoring and enforcement policy.

C. Restrictions on use of waxes:

The European Union (EU) permits the use of white beeswax, yellow beeswax, candelilla wax, carnauba wax, and shellac on apples and pears (EC Directive 95/2/EC).

Morpholine is not allowed to be present as an additive to waxes or other food coatings. There is active enforcement of this prohibition.

III. ORGANIC FRUIT REGULATIONS

All producers and importers must comply with European Commission regulations regarding the production, labeling, certification, and control of organic foods.  Please refer to the Organic Fruit Regulations section of the European Union page of this manual for more information.

IV. TARIFFS

As a member of the European Union (EU), Finland imposes the EU’s tariff schedule and entry price system on apple, pear and cherry imports. Please refer to the EU page for additional information.

V. NON-TARIFF BARRIERS

A. Labeling requirements:

European Union (EU) labeling requirements apply. Please refer to labeling requirements in the EU page.

B. Licenses and quotas:

EU licensing/quota regulations, if any, apply. Please refer to the EU page for additional information.

C. Currency Issues:

None.

D. Pest and plant disease restrictions:

Please refer to the EU page for specific restrictions which apply to all EU member countries.

E. Other trade restrictions:

Please refer to the EU page.

VI. MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES FOR PACIFIC NORTHWEST TREE FRUIT INDUSTRY:

Pear Bureau Northwest:

Andrew Brown
Surrey, England
Voice:   011-44-1-483-416136
Fax:      011-44-1-483-426662
E-mail:  [email protected]

VII. OTHER RESOURCE LINKS:

Governmental:

• • U.S. Mission to the European Union
  • The World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency)
  • Finland (U.S. Commercial Service/Department of Commerce)
  • U.S. Embassy

VIII. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Special thanks to
FAS Field Office – Finland