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19.5.2026 | New requirements have been introduced for the record-keeping of the use of plant protection products. Professional users of plant protection products shall include in their records the registration number of the product, the name of the target crop according to the EPPO code, the spatial data of the area to be treated and the type of use.https://tukes.fi/en/-/amendments-to-the-record-keeping-requirements-for-the-use-of-plant-protection-products
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Import, supply and transfer of explosives Import of explosives Import of explosives from outside the EEA requires an import permit from Tukes. The import permit requirement applies to civil explosives and pyrotechnic articles, including fireworks....https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/explosives/import-supply-and-transfer-of-explosives
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CE marking The CE marking indicates that the manufacturer or authorised representative of the product guarantees that the product conforms to the essential requirements set out in the applicable EU directives and regulations. Products equipped wit...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/ce-marking
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Remember: When you order from outside the EU you are responsible for the product. In such cases, there is no responsible party in Europe, which could be contacted to return the dangerous product or demand compensation.https://tukes.fi/en/at-your-own-risk
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Subscribe to information releases and news Welcome to subscribe to the latest information to your e-mail. Click on the material and your subjects of interest, and activate your subscription responding to the request for confirmation sent to the gi...https://tukes.fi/en/subscriptions
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Tukes management team Chairperson Director General Tomi Lounema is responsible for the strategic management, planning and development of Tukes. Management team members Tomi Lounema , Director General Annika Kutilainen , Director, Information and D...https://tukes.fi/en/management
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Consumer Information You are a key player: you can influence your safety through your own choices and action. In this section you can find information on safe use of leisure products and services, as well as tips for purchase situations. This sect...https://tukes.fi/en/home-and-leisure-time
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26.5.2026 | Last summer saw an exceptional number of fatal accidents and serious incidents on Finnish beaches. The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) and the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation (FSL) explain that you can prevent drowning by strengthening swimming and water safety skills and by making sure the beaches are safe and sufficiently guarded.https://tukes.fi/en/-/safe-beach-summer-is-a-joint-effort-swimming-skills-lifeguarding-and-water-safety-skills-save-lives
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Approved companies: Gas and oil heating equipment installation companies, oil tank inspection companies and installation companies of plastic natural gas pipelines Installation and maintenance of natural gas, LPG and oil heating equipment as well ...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/approved-companies
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Product safety This section contains general information about the safety of the products and their safe use. As the user of the product, you can influence the safety of use yourself: read the instructions for use and act accordingly. The manufact...https://tukes.fi/en/home-and-leisure-time/product-safety
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Frequently asked questions about cosmetics What must be taken into account when cannabidiol (CBD) is used as an ingredient in cosmetic products? Not much is known about the safety of cannabidiol CBD in cosmetic products, and the EU safety assessme...https://tukes.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions/cosmetics
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Requirements for soothers and soother holders The aim of the requirements set for the construction of soother holders and chemicals in them is to ensure that soother holders are durable, small parts that pose a choking hazard do not detach from th...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/general-consumer-goods/safety-of-child-care-articles/soother-holders-and-soothers
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Toys The legislation on toy safety has been reformed. The new EU Regulation 2025/2509 on toy safety has been adopted and published in the Official Journal of the EU in November 2025. The regulation will apply from 1 August 2030. Articles 28-44 and...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/toys
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Biocidal active substances Only approved active substances or existing active substances that are currently under review in the EU’s risk assessment programme may be used in biocidal products . The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) maintains a prod...https://tukes.fi/en/chemicals/biocides/biocidal-active-substances
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Mining, ore prospecting and gold panning Tukes acts as the mining authority referred to in the Finnish Mining Act and is responsible for monitoring compliance with the act and attending to duties prescribed in the act. Tukes makes decisions on min...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/mining-ore-prospecting-and-gold-panning
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Safety requirements for storing explosives and applying for a permit Explosives can be stored in a permanent or temporary storage facility. Permanent and temporary storage facilities can include several separate storage buildings located on the sa...https://tukes.fi/en/safety-requirements-for-storing-explosives-and-applying-for-a-permit
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Products and services Safe products and services that are compliant with regulations help ensure the competitiveness of your company. Characteristics and markings that are important for safety vary according to product group. In this section you c...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services
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Portable fire extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers refer to portable and manually controlled extinguishers weighing a maximum of 20 kilograms. Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Portable fire extinguishers shall comply with the standar...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/rescue-service-equipment/portable-fire-extinguishers
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Safety of the transport of dangerous goods Dangerous goods, such as explosives and chemicals, are transported as raw materials or finished products several times over their life cycles by road, rail, sea or air. Goods that are risky to transport A...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/transport-of-dangerous-goods/safety-of-transport-of-dangerous-goods
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Requirements for domestic swimming pools and outdoor hot tubs Manufacturers, commissioners, importers and sellers of domestic swimming pools and outdoor hot tubs are responsible for the safety of their products and for ensuring that they include t...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/general-consumer-goods/domestic-swimming-pools-and-outdoor-hot-tubs