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The presentation by the Minister for Social Affairs and Health of the Minister of Health of 8 December 1994 (1143/94) Pursuant to paragraphs 4 and 5, Article 4, Article 10, Article 13 (3), Article 19, Article 21 (2), Article 26 and Article 62:
For the purposes of this Regulation:
(1) Olue A mixture of spirit drinks falling within the tariff heading 22.03, or a mixture of such drinks and non-alcoholic beverages with an alcoholic strength of more than 2,8 % vol.;
(2) Fruit wine, A spirit drink produced mainly from fresh or dried fruits or fruit or juices made of fruit or fruit juices, with organoleptic characteristics mainly derived from the manufacture of Flavouring substances used in the raw materials or manufacture used;
(3) With a strong fruit wine Fruit wine with an alcoholic strength of more than 14 % vol; and
(4) Cider Fruit wine made from fresh or dried apples or pears or from complete juices or juices of full juice with an alcoholic strength of not more than 8,5 % vol.
The retail sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages and advertising and promotion are monitored by the regional management agencies in their territory.
The Office for Social and Health Authorisation and Control is responsible for the management and development of the licensing and supervision of the regional management agencies, the production of information and communication services by the alcohol administration and the retail sale of alcoholic beverages, and Monitoring and promotion of advertising and promotion throughout the country.
The purpose of the authorisation management and control is to improve the efficiency of alcohol law (1143/1994) 1., and to safeguard the uniform application of the law throughout the country.
The Agency shall, in cooperation with regional licensing authorities, draw up a national control programme for alcohol management. The programme will guide the marketing of spirit drinks and retail sales, as well as the regional licensing of advertising and the monitoring of the effective implementation of the alcohol law.
The control programme defines the appropriate licensing authorities and procedures for the implementation of the objectives set by the Ministry of State and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, On the basis of risk factors.
The control programme shall be reviewed annually and shall be subject to the information necessary to assess the overall effectiveness of the licensing authority's activities and of the alcohol management.
In the case of fruit wine, the name of the fruit or berry shall be the name of the fruit or berry which is the main raw material for the drink. Where there are more than one source of raw materials, the name of the fruit or berry may be replaced by fruit or berry.
Siideri, which is made mainly of apples, may be referred to as cider. Siideri, which is mainly composed of pears, must be referred to as pear cider or perry.
Fruit wine may be referred to as fruit sparkling wine, if the drink contains carbon dioxide produced in the second fermentation of the basic wine, so that the overpressure of the drink in the venting container exceeds 3 bar at +20 ° Celsius.
The description of the fruit wine must be used as a fermented fruit wine if the drink contains the resulting or added carbon dioxide so that the overpressure of the drink in the container is at least 1, but not more than 3 bars + 20 degrees Celsius Temperature.
The description of the fruit wine should be used as a carbon-oxidised fruit wine if the drink contains added CO2 so that the overpressure of the drink in the venting container exceeds 3 bars at a temperature of 20 ° Celsius.
In the description of the fruit wine, the term 'liqueur wine' should be used if the alcoholic strength of the drink is more than 14 % vol.
If the organoleptic characteristics of the beverage come from the flavouring substances or flavouring preparations used in the manufacture, the description of the fruit wine must be used.
Article 8 has been repealed. 29.12.2009/18 .
The description of the fruit wine may be referred to as a single wine if it is a fermented fruit wine produced exclusively by fermentation.
(1) the alcoholic strength does not exceed 13 % vol.;
2) to produce, in legal and economic terms, a manufacturer independent of the undertakings of the same industry, whose production volume of fruit wine does not exceed 100 000 litres per year;
(3) the soft fruit and vegetable material used in the manufacture, as well as the aromatic components, come from a growth zone in the European Economic Area, the characteristics of which are produced by the north of the 60 northern latitude;
(4) at least 50 % of the raw materials is derived from the manufacturing authorisation holder's own or controlled area;
(5) organoleptic characteristics are derived from raw materials used in the manufacture or fermentation of the flavouring and flavouring substances derived therefrom.
In the production of fruit wine, sugar preparations may be used to encourage fermentation or sweetening the drink.
When preparing a fertile fruit wine, fruit spirits shall be added to fruit wines with ethyl alcohol. However, at least 4 % of the alcoholic strength by volume of concentrated fruit wine shall be derived from fermentation. The alcoholic strength of the fruit wine containing a maximum of 14 % vol. Of ethyl alcohol shall be wholly obtained in the course of production. (24.3.1995/460)
The total sulphur dioxide content of fruit wine shall not exceed:
1) 400 milligrams per litre if the quantity of sugar is more than 100 grams per litre;
2) 350 milligrams per litre if the quantity of sugar is more than 50 grams per litre;
3) 300 milligrams per litre if the quantity of sugar is more than 20 grams per litre;
(4) 260 milligrams per litre if the quantity of sugar is more than 10 grams per litre; and
5) 200 milligrams per litre if the quantity of sugar is not more than 10 grams per litre.
(24.3.1995/460)For fruit wine with an alcoholic strength not exceeding 5 % vol, the sorbic acid content shall not exceed 300 milligrams per litre of wine. For other fruit wines, the sorbic acid content shall not exceed 200 mg/l of wine. (24.3.1995/460)
For fruit wines with an alcoholic strength not exceeding 5 % vol., the benzoic acid content shall not exceed 150 mg/l of wine. For other fruit wines, benzoic acid may be only the quantity that has come to it naturally from soft fruits or fruit. (24.3.1995/460)
In fruit wine, ascorbic acid content shall not exceed 150 mg/l. (24.3.1995/460)
For the control of the acidity of fruit wine, only citric, wine, apple or lactic acid shall be used. (24.3.1995/460)
Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the protection of geographical indications of spirit drinks and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 Vodka, Finsk Vodka and Vodka of Finland, as referred to in Annex III, shall be included in the drink:
(1) which complies with the vodka requirements laid down in that Regulation;
(2) manufactured in Finland from grain farmed or potato distilled from ethyl alcohol;
(3) the water used in the manufacture of which is a Finnish groundwater or a spring water that is not further processed by filtration or otherwise;
(4) which is not coloured;
(5) which is colourless and transparent;
6) produced in Finland; however, the bottling may also be carried out outside Finland.
The vodka referred to in paragraph 1 may be added to the flavouring of fruit, berries, vegetables or spices to flavour the drink.
The Finnish Marjalliqueur, Finnish fruit liqueur, Finsk Bärlikör, Finsk Fruktliör, Finsk Fruktlikör, Finsk Fruktlikör, Finsk Fruktlikör, Finsk Fruktlikör, Finsk Fruktlikör, Finsk Fruktlikör, Finsk Fruktlikör,
(1) which fulfils the requirements for liqueurs provided for in the Regulation referred to in paragraph 1;
(2) produced from ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin;
(3) manufactured from fruit or berries grown in farmed or wild animals in Finland;
(4) whose colour is mainly due to berries or fruit used as a raw material;
(5) whose flavour is mainly due to berries or fruit used as a raw material;
6) produced in Finland; however, the bottling may also be carried out outside Finland.
In the home economy for private use of alcoholic beverages Means a beverage made by a private person for the benefit of his or her family members and their guests. The sale or offer of a beverage prepared in the context of commercial activities or on payment transactions shall be prohibited.
For the manufacture of beer in the household, the raw materials shall be used for the use of malted or non-malted cereals, or products derived from such cereals, or by the side or side extract and sugar products produced from such cereals. However, more than half the raw materials giving rise to the extract must come from cereal products. In the case of preparation, hop or hop products or other flavour of flavour may be used.
For alcoholic beverages other than beer in the household of beer, only fresh or dried fruit, berries, grapes or rhubarb and aromatic parts shall be used as raw materials, except for cereals or crops, Manufactured products. The preparation must be carried out using sufficient quantities of raw materials, so that the raw materials, or the flavouring and flavouring components resulting from their fermentation, are clearly identifiable.
However, when preparing the use of alcoholic beverages for the purpose of paragraph 3, the use of sugar preparations or honey as well as chemicals necessary for the manufacturing process shall not be used, except for separate flavouring substances or preparations. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health may limit the use of chemicals in the manufacturing process.
Articles 5 and 7 of the Alcohol Act shall be sought in writing from the Social and Health Authorisation and Control Agency.
The application shall be accompanied by:
(1) a statement that the applicant is not bankrupt and, if the applicant is a natural person, is of legal age and is not limited in scope;
(2) where the applicant is an entity, a copy of the statutes or rules, as well as a trade register, a register of associations or any other comparable register;
(3) an indication of the applicant's agent;
(4) drawings of the quality, structure and position of the preparation room, storage facilities and other storage facilities;
(5) any other statement deemed necessary by the Agency.
Before its adoption, an inspection shall be carried out at the place of manufacture of the alcoholic beverage or spirits, in order to establish that the manufacturing site and its equipment, as well as the control of manufacture and storage, are: And the conditions laid down therein. In addition, the inspection at the place of manufacture of the alcoholic beverage must clear the responsibility of the manufacturer referred to in Article 43 of the Alcohol Act. The inspection shall be carried out by a representative of the Agency for Social and Health Authorisation in the presence of the manufacturer or his agent. A protocol shall be drawn up.
The preparation may commence once the Agency has informed the applicant that it has accepted the manufacturing site. However, before the establishment is approved, the Agency may authorise temporary manufacture.
Before making any significant change in the place of manufacture or control of the alcoholic beverage or spirits, they shall be notified to the Agency. Changes can only be introduced once the Agency has informed the applicant that it has accepted the amendments. If, by reason of the scale of the changes, it is necessary to carry out the checks referred to in paragraph 1, the Agency shall perform it before the amendments are adopted.
A person resident in Finland who, other than air transport, enters a country outside the European Economic Area and whose journey has lasted more than 20 hours shall not import alcoholic beverages.
A person resident outside the European Economic Area who, except in air transport, enters a country outside the European Economic Area and whose non-transit residence in Finland does not exceed three days shall not be imported Alcoholic beverages.
The import authorisation for spirits referred to in Article 8 (2) of the Alcohol Act is requested in writing from the Social and Health Authorisation and Control Agency.
The application shall be accompanied by:
(1) a statement that the applicant is not bankrupt and, if the applicant is a natural person, is of legal age and is not limited in scope;
(2) where the applicant is an entity, a copy of the statutes or rules, as well as a trade register, a register of associations or any other comparable register;
(3) an indication of the applicant's agent;
(4) a description of the intended use;
(5) drawings of the quality, structure and location of storage facilities and other storage facilities;
(6) any other statement deemed necessary by the Agency.
The retail marketing authorisation for alcoholic beverages and the alcoholic beverage drinker of the alcoholic beverage company shall, on written application, approve the regional management agency of the place of sale.
In the case of retail sale, the alcoholic beverage may be sold only in completed sealed containers.
Paragraph 1 has been repealed by A 19.12.2002/1207 .
The application shall be accompanied by:
(1) Certificates that the applicant rules himself and his property;
(2) when the applicant is an entity, a copy of the statutes or rules, as well as a trade register, a register of associations or any other comparable register;
(3) an indication of the applicant's agent;
(4) drawings of the place of sale and of the storage facilities, the structure and the location; and
(5) any other explanation deemed necessary by the issuing authority.
Paragraph 3 has been repealed by A 19.12.2002/1207 .
Paragraph 4 is repealed by A 19.12.2002/1207 .
Retail sale may commence after the issuing authority has declared that it has approved the place of sale.
Before any significant change in the place of operation or control is made at the retail place, the retail marketing authorisation holder or the alcohol company shall inform the issuing authority. Amendments may only be introduced once they have been notified by the Authority.
A maximum quantity of 4,7 % vol. Of ethyl alcohol of ethyl alcohol may be sold by way of fermentation at a time when the retail place, according to which the retail place is specifically provided for or prescribed, is held to: Open to the public. However, sales are always prohibited in all days of the week between 1 0:00 and 9 in the whole country. (19.10.2006)
The holder of the retail marketing authorisation referred to in Article 14 (2) of the Alcohol Act may, by a minimum, sell the spirit drinks referred to in paragraph 1, provided that the place of sale in question is situated in the immediate Or close contact.
The alcoholic company may engage in the retail sale of alcoholic beverages within the meaning of Article 13 of the Alcohol Act between 9 p.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays, except on Saturday and on the eve of the Fourth of July, New Year and Day of Labor Between nine and eighteen.
Retail sale is prohibited on Sunday, church holidays, Fourth of July, Day and Christmas Eve and on the eve of Easter.
On the eve of Christmas, no retail sale can be carried out after 30 p.m.
Alcoholic beverages must not be sold in debt, against a pledge or by trade.
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1, alcoholic beverages may, however, be sold in debt:
(1) the Community;
(2) a private person, in accordance with the credit facilities approved by the Office for Social and Health Authorisation and Control.
(29.12.2009)The person selling the retail place referred to in Article 14 (2) of the Alcohol Drinking or Alcohol Act must have completed 18 years.
The retail sale of alcoholic beverages, other than those referred to in paragraph 1, shall be present in the presence of a person of 18 years in charge of the legality of the retail sale.
The purchaser of alcoholic beverages is required to prove his identity in order to establish that he has reached the age referred to in Article 16 (1) (1) of the Alcohol Act.
The application for authorisation of a violent or alcoholic beverage within the meaning of Article 17 (3) of the Alcohol Act must be submitted in writing from the Social and Health Authorisation and Control Agency.
The application shall be accompanied by:
(1) a statement that the applicant is not bankrupt and, if the applicant is a natural person, is of legal age and is not limited in scope;
(2) where the applicant is an entity, a copy of the statutes or rules, as well as a trade register, a register of associations or any other comparable register;
(3) an indication of the applicant's agent;
(4) drawings of the quality, structure and position of the place of work or manufacturing, storage facilities and other storage facilities; and
(5) any other statement deemed necessary by the authorisation and control agency.
The issuing authorisation for alcoholic beverages shall, on written application, be granted by the regional administrative office of the local authority in which the liquor is located. In the case of a transport instrument, the authorisation shall be granted by the regional administrative office of the applicant for authorisation, or if the applicant does not have a place of residence in Finland, the Social and Health Authorisation and Control Agency.
The application shall state:
(1) the name of the applicant, the company and community symbol, identity number or date of birth and contact details;
(2) the names and contact details of the persons involved in the management bodies of the legal person, the managing director, the members of the open company and the shareholders of the Commandites company, as well as identity numbers or dates of birth;
(3) the name, identification number or date of birth and contact details of the persons proposed for this replacement; and
4) Residence times, location and contact details of the liquor store.
The application shall be accompanied by:
(1) the articles of association, the company agreement or rules of the legal person, and the last consolidated profit and loss account and balance sheet;
(2) the consent of the responsible nurse and of the alternates and their professional skills;
3) a plan for the number and tasks of the staff;
(4) a plan for the demarcation of the liquor area, including drawings; and
(5) any other conditions under which the licensing authority deems it necessary, concerning the financial situation of the applicant, the organisation, the staff, the corresponding managers, the number of clients and the place and location of the liquor licence.
The authorising authority may, where appropriate, require further clarification of the conditions of the authorisation, restriction of authorisation, or the imposition of conditions necessary for supervision and order.
The distribution area may be amended on the basis of a declaration by the authorisation holder, except where:
(1) the licence has been granted on a temporary basis;
(2) the area of liquor is extended in the outdoors or
3) the area of liquor is extended to another building.
The notification of the change in the liquor area shall be submitted to the licensing authority at least three weeks before the planned changeover. Within two weeks of receipt of the notification, the licensing authority shall indicate whether the notification is accepted.
If, pursuant to paragraph 1, the change cannot be effected by means of a notification, the authorisation shall be subject to the authorisation of the authorising officer.
The notification and the application for authorisation shall contain the information and annexes concerning the liquor area referred to in Article 21 above.
The authorising authority may prohibit or impose restrictions or conditions under Articles 21c and d of the Alcohol Act.
I don't want you to start giving up till 9:00. The enclosure should be stopped once the place of residence is closed, but no later than half past two. If the place of the liquor is closed after twenty-four hours, it should be stopped at the latest half an hour before closing the place of the liquor.
Notwithstanding paragraph 1, the regional administrative agency of the place of residence of the place of residence may, subject to the conditions laid down separately, authorise the extension of the liquor licence for alcoholic beverages before nine and a half after 2:00.
The authorisation to continue the licence period shall be sought in writing from the Regional Administrative Agency. The application shall be accompanied by a statement of the necessity of the continuation of the proceedings and any other statement deemed necessary by the Office.
If necessary, the application for the extension of the period of residence shall be subject to the request of the police. The decision shall be communicated to the police.
Only one dose (basic dose) can be given at a time. At the same time, several alcoholic beverages may be administered at the same time. The dispensing to the party is permitted in bottles or other sales packages.
The basic dose for spirituous alcoholic beverages is 4 centimetres, but they must also be administered at 2 centimetres. In the hotel room area of the hotel room, the basic dose may be 5 centilitre if the drinking water is packed in a mini-bottle of this size.
The basic dose for alcoholic beverages is 8 centimetres, but they must also be given at 4 centimetres.
Notwithstanding paragraph 1, an alcoholic beverage obtained exclusively by fermentation or with an alcoholic strength of not more than 5,5 % vol. By a glass, per bottle or in other sales packages. The maximum dose is not more than one litre for one customer.
In the case of cocktails, which are used for several alcoholic beverages, the total number of alcohol in the beverage package shall not exceed the quantity it may contain in 4 centimeters of the spirit drink.
The Agency for Social and Health Authorisation and Control may adopt an arrangement derogating from the provisions of paragraphs 2 to 5. (29.12.2009)
Alcoholic beverages must not be dispensing with a debt, a pledge or a trade.
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1, alcoholic beverages may, however, be dispensing with:
(1) the Community;
(2) a passenger resident in a hotel, or if the charge is levied in cash due to the quality or scale of the party, representation or any other comparable opportunity; and
(3) otherwise private individuals, in accordance with the credit facilities approved by the Office for Social and Health Authorisation and Control.
(29.12.2009)Paragraph 3 has been repealed by A 5.12.2004 .
The purchaser of alcoholic beverages is obliged to prove his identity at the place of residence in order to establish that he has reached the age referred to in Article 24 (1) of the Alcohol Act.
In the case of a liquor spirit, a person who has not reached the age of 18 must not be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages unless he or she has obtained adequate vocational training in the law on vocational training (30/1998) As required. (29.12.2009)
The student may only be used for the purpose of serving alcoholic drinks in accordance with the curriculum when he has completed 16 years and only the training of an instructor who has completed the training referred to in paragraph 1.
The holder's order for the holder of the authorisation holder and his surrogates shall be displayed at the place of delivery. In the case of multiple surrogates, the replacement order shall be displayed on the order. The professional skills acquired through the training or experience acquired through the training or experience of this substitute may be cleared at the request of the licensing authority at the place of liquor.
At the end of the movement or when it is transferred to another owner, the store's spirit drink and the liquor store shall be handed over under conditions and restrictions imposed by the issuing authority.
The marketing authorisation for alcoholic beverages or spirits, as referred to in Article 27 (3) of the Alcohol Act, shall be submitted in writing from the Social and Health Authorisation and Control Agency.
The application shall be accompanied by:
(1) a statement that the applicant is not bankrupt and, if the applicant is a natural person, is of legal age and is not limited in scope;
(2) where the applicant is an entity, a copy of the statutes or rules, as well as a trade register, a register of associations or any other comparable register;
(3) an indication of the applicant's agent;
(4) a description of the place of sale and storage of alcoholic beverages or spirits;
(5) any other statement deemed necessary by the Agency.
The authorisation for the storage of untaxed alcoholic beverages, as referred to in Article 35 (1) of the Alcohol Act, is requested in writing from the Social and Health Authorisation and Control Agency.
The application shall be accompanied by:
(1) a copy of the authorisation required for the storage of untaxed alcoholic beverages;
(2) drawings of the quality, structure and location of the place of sale and of the storage facilities;
(3) any other statement deemed necessary by the Agency.
If, on the basis of the application referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, the Agency considers that it has not received sufficient explanations for the approval of the storage facility, the warehouse shall, before its approval, be subject to an inspection. The inspection shall be carried out by a representative of the authorisation and control agency in the presence of the operator or his agent. A protocol shall be drawn up.
The storage of untaxed alcoholic beverages may be introduced once the Agency has notified the operator that it has approved the inventory.
Before making any significant changes in the storage of untaxed drinks, they shall be notified to the authorisation and control agency. Changes can only be introduced once the Agency has indicated that it has accepted the amendments. If, by reason of the scale of the changes, it is necessary to carry out the verification referred to in paragraph 3, the Agency shall perform it before the amendments are adopted.
Paragraph 1 has been repealed by A 17.9.2009/70 .
The evidence disposal of the alcoholic beverage is in the case of disposal in the presence of a witness. Disposal shall be accompanied by a document indicating the time and place of destruction and the person who carried out the destruction and the witness present. The document shall be provided to each of the parties concerned.
The withdrawn alcoholic beverage or other alcoholic substance must be retained by the police. Beverages or substances may only be given to the captured and kept until he is no longer under the influence of alcohol. If beverages or substances are not collected within two weeks of removal, they shall be systematically destroyed. (17/09/703)
More detailed provisions on the implementation of this Regulation will be provided by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1995.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 15 and 23, the holder of a licence or a right to sell alcoholic beverages under the entry into force of this Regulation shall, at the time of entry into force of this Regulation, carry out the sales activities in force at the time of entry into force of this Regulation, Until 31 March 1995, in accordance with the provisions and decisions of the authorities.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 April 1995.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 14 July 1995.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 1996.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 7 May 1997.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1998.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 July 1998.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 April 1999.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 December 1999 and shall be valid until 1 January 2000.
Before the entry into force of this Regulation, measures may be adopted for the implementation of the Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2003.
However, Article 23 (2) and (3) shall not enter into force until 1 January 2004.
Articles 10 and 20 shall not apply until 1 January 2005. Before the date of entry into force of the Regulation, a maximum volume of 4,7 % vol. Of an alcoholic beverage containing ethyl alcohol shall be granted by fermentation and dispensation for retail sale or dispensation The provincial government of the county. In the case of a transport instrument, the authorisation shall be granted by the provincial government of the applicant for authorisation, or if the applicant does not have a place of residence in Finland, the provincial government of Southern Finland. At the time of entry into force of the Regulation, the other retail and liquor licences shall be issued and approved by the vendor at the time of entry into force of the Regulation by the licensing authority for social and healthcare products.
If the case has been brought to the Social and Health Product Control Centre, it will deal with the matter.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2005.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 April 2006.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 April 2007.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 November 2009.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2010.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2014.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 16 February 2015.
