Government bills13
- HE 47/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Banning greenwashing and right to repair
Misleading environmental marketing by companies will face stricter intervention, and consumers must be provided with clearer information than before on product durability and repairability. In addition, manufacturers of certain devices, such as household appliances and smartphones, will be obligated to offer repair services and spare parts at a reasonable price.
16 Jun 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 16/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Opening the gambling market to competition
Finland's gambling system will be partially opened to competition by moving to a licensing system where companies can offer online gambling under a licence granted by the supervisory authority. Part of gambling, such as lotteries and physical slot machines, will remain the exclusive right of the state-owned company Veikkaus.
19 Dec 2025 · 19 votes158 jaa9 ei - HE 77/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Supervision and penalties for green bonds
The Financial Supervisory Authority will receive powers to supervise issuers of green bonds complying with the EU standard and to impose penalty payments for infringements. The reform clarifies disclosure obligations for bonds emphasising environmental impacts and prevents greenwashing.
19 Nov 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 318/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming electricity market flexibility and consumer protection
Rules will be established on the electricity market for independent demand response providers, enabling more flexible management of customers' electricity consumption on the market. At the same time, advance billing of consumers' electricity bills will be restricted and a new dispute resolution board will be established for business customers in the electricity sector.
16 Mar 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 218/2022 vpPassed
Lowering consumer credit interest caps
The interest rate cap on consumer credit will be lowered and new restrictions will be placed on credit marketing to curb over-indebtedness. In online shops, paying by invoice will require strong customer authentication, and payment methods involving credit may no longer be offered as the default option.
23 Feb 2023 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 7 luvun 17 a § , mietintö / Veikko Vallin
106 jaa42 ei - HE 14/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Tightening consumer protection and telemarketing rules
A mandatory written confirmation will be introduced in telemarketing for a contract to be binding on the consumer. At the same time, consumer rights will be improved in sales discounts, online shopping and doorstep selling.
1 Jul 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 141/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Standardising tobacco packaging and extending smoking bans
Packaging for tobacco products and electronic cigarettes will be standardised in appearance without brand logos or appealing colours. In addition, smoking will be banned in playgrounds and on public beaches.
31 Mar 2022 · 2 votesClosest vote · Käsittelyn pohja, mietintö / Terhi Koulumies
124 jaa31 ei - HE 135/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Mandatory gambling identification and payment blocking
Mandatory identification will be introduced for all Veikkaus gambling games, and payments transferred to unauthorised foreign gambling websites will begin to be blocked. Illegal marketing of gambling will be tackled with new fines and administrative penalty payments.
21 Dec 2021 · 15 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus 62 l § , mietintö / Riikka Purra , Mari-Leena Talvitie
82 jaa61 ei - HE 110/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Facilitating cross-border marketing of funds
Rules on the marketing of mutual funds and alternative investment funds will be harmonised across the EU, making it easier to offer funds in other member states. At the same time, clear rules will be laid down for the pre-marketing and discontinuation of marketing of alternative investment funds.
10 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 172/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming seed sector regulation and supervision
A new Seed Act will replace the previous Seed Trade Act and update the rules on seed quality, certification and trade. Authorities will gain new means to supervise the seed trade and intervene in non-compliant activities, including online.
25 Mar 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 243/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Comprehensive reform of mutual fund legislation
The act on mutual funds will be reformed and the administrative burden on fund management companies eased. The reform will introduce sub-fund structures to Finland and implement several EU fund regulations.
12 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 44/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Mobile telemarketing ban and fraud data
Telecommunications operators would be granted the right to process and share information on criminal convictions in order to prevent fraud and identity theft. At the same time, the ban on telemarketing mobile subscriptions would be extended by three years.
23 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 104/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Simplifying food control planning
The food control planning obligations of municipalities and central government authorities will be eased to reduce the administrative burden. At the same time, the Finnish Food Safety Authority will be tasked with assessing health claims used in promotion campaigns for agricultural products.
17 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote