
Environmental and pharmaceutical law research group
Leaders
Our research focuses in particular on the regulation of chemicals and medicinal products at national, EU and international levels. On chemicals, we study for example the regulation of nanomaterials (including nanomedicines) and other advanced materials, but we also carry out other environmental law research, currently on issues such as carbon markets and the conservation of pollinators. We also conduct research on the circular economy and green and sustainable public procurement, and we are responsible for teaching the Circular Economy in the Legal Context course at the UEF Law School. In pharmaceutical law, we focus on issues such as the development and manufacture of medicines, marketing authorisations, pricing and reimbursement, drug safety and the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals.
We work closely with several Finnish and international partners in the fields of pharmacy, environmental science, forestry and environmental law, among others.
Cooperation
Current projects
- Mainstreaming pollinator stewardship in view of cascading ecological, societal and economic impacts of pollinator decline (Butterfly) (European Union, Horizon Europe; 2025-2029)
- The impact of EU chemicals policy and legislation on green transformations in the pharmaceutical sector in the EU (PharGTrans) (Research Council of Finland; 2023-2027)
- Hiilimarkkinoilta lisäarvoa turvetuotannosta poistettujen alueiden jatkokäyttöön (Value from the carbon market for the next land use of peat production areas) (ArvoHiili) (Co-funded by the European Union, Just Transition Fund; 2023-2026)
Past projects
- Ympäristönäkökohtien ja kestävän kehityksen huomioiminen lääkkeiden hinnan ja korvattavuuden arvioinnissa – kartoittava kirjallisuuskatsaus (KELA; 2024)
- Sustainable Drug Discovery and Development with End-of-Life Yield (SUDDEN) (Strategic Research Council at the Research Council of Finland; 2018-2023)
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Publications
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Eteläpohjalaisten viranomaisten näkemyksiä ennallistamisen ja kosteikkoviljelyn hiilimarkkinapalveluiden oikeudellis-hallinnollisista reunaehdoista suonpohjilla
Laasasenaho, Kari; Lauhanen, Risto; Maanavilja, Liisa; Laakso, Tero; Miettinen, Mirella. 2025. SeAMK journal. 2: . 2 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Are materiality determination practices evolving in the wake of increasing legislation on sustainability reporting? Findings from EU pharmaceutical companies' reports
Miettinen, Mirella. 2024. International journal of law and management. 66: 363-392 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
ArvoHiili -hanke luo lisäarvoa maanomistajille turvevarojen säilyttämisestä ja lisäämisestä
Laasasenaho, Kari; Lauhanen, Risto; Maanavilja, Liisa; Turunen, Jukka; Pappinen, Ari; Kuittinen, Suvi; Laakso, Tero; Miettinen, Mirella; Aro, Lasse; Jylhä, Paula; Wall, Antti. 2024. Koneyrittäjä. : 26-27 D1 Article in a trade journal -
ArvoHiili selvittää suonpohjien kosteikkoviljelyn ja ennallistamisen tuotteistamista hiilimarkkinoilla
Laasasenaho, Kari; Lauhanen, Risto; Maanavilja, Liisa; Turunen, Jukka; Ikkala, Lauri; Pappinen, Ari; Kuittinen, Suvi; Laakso, Tero; Miettinen, Mirella; Aro, Lasse; Jylhä, Paula; Wall, Antti. Teoksessa: Päällysaho, Seliina; Junell, Pasi; Salminen-Tuomaala, Mari; Uusimäki, Sirkku; Karvonen, Minna(toim.) , 2024. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu – meidän ammattikorkeakoulu. s. 326–336. Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu D2 Article in a professional book (incl. an introduction by the editor) -
Conflicting objectives – using effective drugs without polluting our environment
Halldin, Krister; Berg, Cecilia; Larsson, Linnéa; Leto, Elize; Andersson, Gunnar; Svensk Ankarberg, Anna; Belleza, Elin; Blanco-Peña, Kinndle; Collins, Terrence; Engdahl, Elin; Fick, Jerker; Håkansson, Helen; Löffler, Paul; Miettinen, Mirella; Nacke, Alice; Scheutz, Andreas; Sverrisson, Eirik. 2024. . . Uppsala universitet D4 Published development or research report or study -
Lääkkeiden ympäristövaikutuksiin liittyvä sääntely
Miettinen, Mirella. Teoksessa: Hanski, Leena; Lapatto-Reiniluoto, Outi; Lehtisalo, Minna; Riikonen, Sanja; Sikanen, Tiina; Sivén, Mia; Teräsalmi, Eeva(toim.) , 2024. Lääkkeet ja ympäristö: kestävän lääkehuollon haasteita ja ratkaisuja. s. 93-106. Helsingin yliopisto D2 Article in a professional book (incl. an introduction by the editor) -
Turvemaiden ennallistamistalouden resurssi- ja osaamistarpeet: Asiantuntijoiden näkemyksiä ennallistamistavoitteiden haasteista
Laasasenaho, Kari; Palomäki, Anu; Teixeira, Marjastiina; Lauhanen, Risto; Palkia, Perttu; Maanavilja, Liisa; Turunen, Jukka; Ikkala, Lauri; Pappinen, Ari; Kuittinen, Suvi; Laakso, Tero; Miettinen, Mirella; Aro, Lasse; Jylhä, Paula; Wall, Antti. 2024. Suo. 75: 23-40 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Restoring the incentives for eco-design in extended producer responsibility: The challenges for eco-modulation
Lifset, Reid; Kalimo, Harri; Jukka, Antti; Kautto, Petrus; Miettinen, Mirella. 2023. Waste management. 168: 189-201 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Could paper package leaflet be left out from hospital products?
Sirkas, Kadri; Juppo, Anne; Miettinen, Mirella; Siven, Mia. 2022. Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy. 7: A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Environmental considerations in the European Union's pharmaceuticals legislation: Key instruments and their challenges in addressing global manufacturing supply chains
Kittery, Anita; Miettinen, Mirella. 2022. Review of European, comparative & international environmental law. [First published: 21 December 2022]: 1-15 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research