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Lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are a widely used and effective battery type. Li-ion batteries are used, for example, in mobile devices, power tools, electric bicycles, electric vehicles and industries. This, prim...

8.7.2026 | The Finnish Supervisory Agency (LVV), the Finnish Medicines Agency (Fimea), the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) and the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) urge providers of aesthetic treatments to ensure that their services comply with applicable legislation. Based on supervisory findings, many operators in the beauty sector are not sufficiently familiar with the legislation governing their activities or do not comply with it.

Kuivapukujen turvallisuus varmistettava ennen markkinoille saattamista

Electrical safety – LVD Electrical equipment must be safe when properly installed, used and maintained. Electrical safety issues are regulated with the Electrical Safety Act and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD). The purpose of the LVD is to ensure ...

Kimmo Peltonen Tukesin pääjohtajaksi

Electromagnetic compatibility - EMC The emissions from electrical devices and equipment and their immunity to disturbances must comply with the requirements. All electrical devices and equipment affect each other when they are in close proximity o...

The 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 economy, we must also ensure that this causes no problems in terms of human health or the environment. The conclusion of the SIRKKU project that just ended was that the flow of information on hazardous substan...

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has been informed that the Pirkanmaa District Court has remanded a Tukes civil servant on Wednesday. The civil servant is suspected of aggravated abuse of public office.

Tasapainoskoottereista löytyi turvallisuuspuutteita

Businesses 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.

Varo huijareita verkossa -kampanja varoittaa nettimaailman saalistajista

Obligations of the REACH and CLP Regulations Your responsibilities and obligations depend on your role in the supply chain. The descriptions of operators presented below will help you identify your role. Note that you may have more than one role ....

All 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 comply with the Finnish legislation.

19.11.2025 | The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has updated its e-service and register for the refrigeration sector in accordance with the new EU F-Gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573. The e-service is now open for qualification and extension applications that comply with the new Regulation.

25.5.2026 | The Permitting Process in Sweden Bergsstaten Presentation Stig Abrahamsson Rovaniemi 2026-05-19 The Permitting Process in Sweden Bergsstaten Presentation Bergsstaten General Introduction The Roadmap to a Mine, the Permitting Process News in the Fi...

22.12.2025 | FINNISH MARKET SURVEILLANCE STRATEGY 2026-2029 2 3 Contents Introduction ............................................................................... 4 1. Market surveillance operating environment and change factors................................

Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Methods of supervision Supervision conducted by Tukes is risk based. Risk based means that Tukes mainly focuses supervision on targets that pose the greatest risks or on areas in which Tukes’ supervision w...

22.12.2025 | FINNISH MARKET SURVEILLANCE STRATEGY 2026-2029 2 3 Contents Introduction ............................................................................... 4 1. Market surveillance operating environment and change factors................................

Tukes approves inspection bodies for the inspection of equipment and installations as well as the certifi-cation of persons in various fields.

14.4.2025 | Chemical data in one service Starting to use KemiDigi at a company Updated 27.3.2025 Starting to use KemiDigi at a company Presentation contents • KemiDigi introduction process for a company • What are the Suomi.fi services in KemiDigi? • Why does...