Registration of By-Product Plants

Certain animal by-product facilities must apply for registration from the municipal veterinarian before starting operations. Registration is required for collection centres, on-farm feed mills, plants producing technical products from animal by-products, and technical storage facilities. These are lower-risk operations that do not need full approval but must still comply with the EU Animal By-Products Regulation.

Registration is granted when the facility meets the requirements of the regulation. The Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) maintains the register. You must notify the municipal veterinarian of any changes to your operations or when you cease activity. If a significant operational change occurs, you must apply for approval of the change before the new operations begin. Registration can be revoked if the facility no longer meets the conditions.