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Tukes’ chemical safety permit for Fennovoima Ltd’s nuclear power plant in Pyhäjoki

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Tukes inspected the safety of snow buildings – no defects found

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Tukes withdrew 118 dangerous electrical products from the market last year

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Communication regarding applications and permits pertaining to the Mining Act to change: more online communication, notice board to be closed

19.1.2021

New Year celebrations resulted in 10 eye injuries – fires kept rescue departments busy

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Plant protection products and biocide register now available on KemiDigi

18.12.2020

Tukes investigated the filtration efficiency and breathing resistance of civil masks – significant variation in mask properties

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11.12.2020

Mika Toivonen appointed the head of the new Market Surveillance Liaison Office

1.12.2020

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