Starting January 2023, dog identification and registration have become obligatory in Finland, signaling a significant shift towards ensuring the well-being of pets and their traceability. The Finnish Food Authority, Ruokavirasto, actively monitors compliance with this mandate, and dog owners who neglect their registration duties may face fines.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry s regulation requires that all dogs be registered in Ruokavirasto s official dog registry immediately after acquisition.