2. General
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You can enter the electronic licence service with your own username and password.
This user manual contains instructions for applying for licences electronically. Benefits of using the webservice include:
- Saving applications as application templates speeds up the application process
- The number of paper copies is reduced when licence applications need not to be posted or brought to the Finnish Food Authority
- It is easier to follow-up securities accounts
- It is easier to follow-up different stages of the licence application process
- The number of errors and risks is reduced in comparison to sending a fax, for example
- To ease up the clearance process, customer can make reservations to the licence in the electronic service.
- A link to the electronic service can also be found at our website www.ruokavirasto.fi/agrim, where you choose Digital services -> Export and import licences.