The Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira will assess whether any Japanese food products imported into Finland display elevated radiation levels due to the troubles at the Fukushima nuclear plant. The EU has urged member states to conduct such checks.
Evira says that very few foodstuffs are brought into Finland from Japan. Fish and soya sauce feature prominently among the imported products.
The authority will reveal the most pertinent test results on Thursday.
The European Union has directed each of its 27 members to check the radiation levels of foodstuffs imported from Japan.
The state alcohol retail monopoly is extending Saturday evening hours at about one-third of its stores, with roughly one in 10 opening on Sundays as well.
Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP) says that the new version of Saab's RBS 70 system will ensure protection of broader areas of Finland.
The deal means MTV's channels should re-appear automatically on Elisa's Viihde platform and TV cable offerings on Friday, without customers having to do anything themselves.
