News and press releases
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Homemade masks do not protect you from the coronavirus – respiratory protective equipment must be safe and provide sufficient protection
3.4.2020Joint press release: The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes), the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (TTL) and the Finnish Medicines Agency Fimea. The authorities wish to remind...
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Mining investments increased, ore prospecting declined
27.3.2020Mining investments increased by as much as 42% in 2019 compared to the previous year, up to EUR 525 million. In contrast, ore prospecting investments dropped by eight per cent to EUR 62.8 million....
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Issues to take into account when selling respiratory protective equipment
13.3.2020The authorities have received several inquiries related to placing respiratory protective equipment and face masks on the market. Despite the current high demand for protective equipment, the sale...
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Tukes had spectacle frames tested: almost half of them released too much nickel that is hazardous to health
11.3.2020The spectacle frames that the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) had tested released sensitising nickel in quantities that may cause nickel allergy and allergic contact dermatitis. Tukes...
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Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) responds to a wish from the customers: many notifications and permits can soon be submitted electronically, and the ‘I Know My Products’ certification can be obtained for responsible operations
18.2.2020Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) asked its customer how satisfied they are with the operations of Tukes. What customers most expect from Tukes are electronic and modern services. Tukes...
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Minna Päivinen appointed as Tukes's Director of Research and Development
29.1.2020Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has appointed Minna Päivinen as the new Director of Research and Development. Development is prominently featured in Tukes’s strategy and is one of the...
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All 3D printers must meet the requirements of machinery legislation
16.12.2019All 3D printers must meet the legal requirements set for machinery. The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) advises companies importing or selling 3D printers to ensure that their products...
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New active substances included to Annex I of the Biocidal Products Regulation
19.11.2019The Annex I of the Biocide Products Regulation has been amended by including 7 new food and feed substances.
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Tukes had tattoo and permanent make-up inks tested: eight of them contained substances that are hazardous to health
13.11.2019The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) examined the safety of tattoo and permanent make-up inks. Tukes had a total of 20 tattoo and permanent make-up inks tested. Eight of the tested inks...
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Dangers associated with wildlife photography hides
17.10.2019Photography hides that allow tourists to get close to large carnivores pose a particular risk to local residents, seasonal visitors, hikers and others enjoying the great outdoors. The risk...
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Study: Better flow of information needed to prevent the return of hazardous substances into new products
14.10.2019The aim for Finland is to advance a circular economy, as part of the effort to combat climate crisis and promote the sustainable use of natural resources. But, when moving towards a circular...
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Small parts must not come loose from soft toys decorated with sequins
25.4.2019Soft toys decorated with sequins must be safe for children of all ages to play with. They must not have small parts that may come loose.
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Protecting European consumers: toys and cars on top of the list of dangerous products
5.4.2019European Commission Press Release, Brussels, 5 April 2019. Today, the European Commission released its 2018 report on the Safety Gate for dangerous products, the former Rapid Alert System.
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Investments in mineral exploration on the rise in Finland
29.3.2019Exploration growth slowed down in 2018. Investments in mineral exploration increased by another 15 per cent from the previous year to EUR 70.4 million, but the number of drilled kilometres...
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Tukes had products in maternity packages tested - no defects were found
27.3.2019The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) examined the conformity of textiles, child care products and cosmetics included in maternity packages last year. The examination focused on the 2018...
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Accreditation brings more reliability and competitiveness
25.3.2019Competence, quality of service and reliability of results – you can ensure these things with accreditation. The FINAS accreditation service accredits laboratories, certification organisations,...
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Blog: Tips on how to accelerate circular economy
12.3.2019Do you know how to design a circular economy plant? Planning to acquire one? Save money by avoiding the pitfalls.
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Survey on the safety of exiting escape rooms in case of emergency completed
28.2.2019The Ministry of the Interior requested local rescue departments to conduct a survey on the safety of exiting so-called escape rooms in their area. The survey was carried out in cooperation with the...
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New EU award to celebrate product safety champions
26.2.2019The European Commission is launching a new Product Safety Award to reward businesses that excel in product safety. We welcome businesses - small and big - to apply for this award in the categories...
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KemiDigi deployed, training course under development
8.2.2019Businesses can now submit chemical notifications using the KemiDigi system. The new system, which pools together all information on chemicals, was deployed at the beginning of February.
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