News and press releases
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Turvallisuus100+ demonstrates the value of safety in 100-year-old Finland
1.1.2017The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) celebrates Finland’s 100 years of independence by publishing a series of articles under the heading turvallisuus100+ (Safety100+).
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Safety deficiencies in self-balancing scooters
5.10.2016consumer goods -
Tukes' new strategy embraces the possibilities involved in the reform of the work of government authorities
16.5.2016The new strategy of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes), for the period up to 2022, emphasises responsibility, accountability, a risk-based approach, digitalisation and cooperation....
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Surveillance of the safety of consumer services to be centralised in Tukes as of 1 May 2016
27.4.2016Consumer safety surveillance has been part of environmental healthcare, and consumer services have been supervised in municipal co-operation areas under the guidance of the Finnish Safety and...
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Both businesses and consumers benefit from the EU database of dangerous products
25.4.2016Over 2,000 notifications on dangerous products are issued to the European Rapid Alert System (RAPEX) every year. Most of the notifications relate to toys, clothing, textiles and fashion items. The...
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More responsibilities for importers and distributors about product compliance
20.4.2016After the adoption of new EU product directives on 20 April, importers and distributors find themselves with more responsibility for product compliance. For example, importers will need to ensure...
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Ore exploration is decreasing, but minerals are being sought from a larger area than ever before
18.3.2016Ore exploration operations in Finland continued to fall in 2015, as the amount of drilling conducted by exploration companies decreased compared to the previous year. Despite this drop, ore...
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Predators in Finland have higher levels of rodenticides than in Central Europe
10.3.2016Eighty-seven per cent of rodents or animals eating rodent carcasses are exposed to the active substances contained in rodenticides. A study conducted by the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency...
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Improved surveillance of plant protection products to help bee death investigations
28.1.2016The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) and the Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira have completed their investigation into potential links between plant protection products and bee deaths...
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Know more about the effects of the chemicals we use in Europe
20.1.2016European Chemicals Agency ECHA's Press Release It is now easier to find information on 120 000 chemicals used in Europe today. There is now a new, easier way to find out about the chemicals we use...
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Temporary authorisation for plant protection products containing neonicotinoids
30.11.2015plant protection products -
School children in the Nordic countries are taught about hazardous chemicals in Hanna’s House
24.11.2015In a new, joint Nordic teaching material the youngest school children are taught about the hazardous properties of e.g. drain cleaner, lighter fluid and limescale remover, and about why such...
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Safe online shopping requires vigilance – also around Christmas time
23.11.2015More and more Finns do their Christmas shopping online. Online shopping requires vigilance, as many online stores sell counterfeit goods or, in some cases, unsafe products. The Finnish supervisory...
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Zero tolerance for head injuries in Finnish baseball – focus on use and condition of headgear
20.10.2015The Finnish Baseball Association (Suomen Pesäpalloliitto ry), manufacturers of protective headgear, the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) and the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health...
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New tools for learning from accidents
9.10.2015New tools for accident investigators and trainers have been developed by ESReDA. The tools include a model to analyse what has been learned and what has not, a list of barriers that prevent...
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Why cannot chemical accidents be prevented?
29.9.2015The same kinds of accidents occur time and again at production establishments handling dangerous chemicals. Can we not learn from previous accidents? Do we use appropriate accident investigation...
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Social acceptability of mining operations best promoted by transparency and communications
17.9.2015To achieve social acceptability mining companies have the challenge of proving that environmental and safety issues are under control. Responsible decision-making and operations is a prerequisite....
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European mining authorities meet to discuss social acceptability of mining activities
14.9.2015The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) will be hosting a meeting of European mining authorities in Finland on 15–16 September 2015 under the theme of the social acceptability of mines.
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Thousands of children visit Piki's Room safety game every day
27.8.2015Piki's Room, a safety game aimed at children of day care age, has been created by the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) together with the children's programme Pikku Kakkonen of Yle...
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Supervision by the authorities and consumer protection do not cover the online stores of far-off countries
3.8.2015An increasing number of Finns make purchases online. The ease, limitless selections and price attract consumers to shop online. The campaign ‘Information Brings Safety’, launched today, draws...
consumer goods