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31.3.2025 | Tukes’s accident investigation team has finished its report on the explosion at the Kuopio fluting mill on 4 November 2024. The immediate cause of the accident was determined to be an explosion of a hydrogen-ammonia gas mixture accumulated in a pulp storage. The investigating team proposes a number of recommendations to improve technical safety and the operation of companies in order to avoid similar accidents.https://tukes.fi/en/-/investigation-of-the-explosion-at-a-kuopio-fluting-mill-finished-tukes-s-investigating-team-proposes-several-measures-to-improve-safety
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FAQ, KemiDigi KemiDigi.fi is a website focused on chemical data. The site provides information on chemicals for consumers and professionals. Companies can also submit different statutory notifications to authorities on KemiDigi, such as chemical n...https://tukes.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions/kemidigi
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Press release from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland: On 16 January 2025, the Government appointed Tomi Lounema (M.Sc. Engineering) as Director General of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) for the period of 1 February 2025–31 January 2030.https://tukes.fi/en/-/tomi-lounema-appointed-director-general-of-the-finnish-safety-and-chemicals-agency
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7.4.2025 | Manufacturer REACH Article 3(9) Producer of objects REACH Article 3(4) Distributor REACH Article 3(14) Manufacture, production and distribution of chemicals Substance REACH Article 3(1) Obligation to register a substance REACH Article 6 Does not i...https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/237327534/REACH%20ja%20NIS2_2025_EN.pdf/dd913deb-6b1e-b581-fcd0-7ad036458473?t=1744024148443
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5.6.2026 | Version 14. This guidance document replaces the version 13 of June 2025 and can be voluntarily applied from June 2026. The document must be applied from the dates given in the table starting on page 2. Changes to the previous version are highlight...https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/6372801/Northern_Zone_work-sharing_guidance_document_ver_14_June_2026.pdf/28c77e18-332a-33de-c713-ed425ea4c5ce?t=1780655071317
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12.2.2025 | Muistio 1 (2) 4.11.2024 Finnish Safety and P.O. Box 66 Switchboard +358 29 505 2000 [email protected] Chemicals Agency 00521 Helsinki www.tukes.fi Business ID 1021277-9 Instructions for applying for an authorisation by derogation for plant protect...https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/6372801/Poikkeusluvan_perustelut_ohje_EN.pdf/a9c51033-2829-a6bf-b0d9-96846f892606?t=1739348405090
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15.3.2024 | REPORT Disinfectants in primary production of food of animal origin Disinfectants in primary production of food of animal origin Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/75977121/Disinfectants%20in%20primary%20production%20of%20food%20of%20animal%20origin.pdf/0aeeb734-4077-63c3-4d85-129506a99a26?version=1.0&t=1710487760111&download=true
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9.12.2024 | Data centers often store hazardous chemicals, such as fuels for backup generators and cooling agents. This may require the data center to apply for a chemical safety permit from the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes). The need for a permit is determined based on the classification and quantity of the stored chemicals. Additionally, the site location must meet land use planning and safety requirements.https://tukes.fi/en/-/tukes-provides-guidance-on-chemical-safety-permits-for-data-centers
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3.7.2025 | GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ON WORK- SHARING IN THE NORTHERN ZONE IN THE AUTHORISATION OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS Version 13. This guidance document replaces the version 12 of July 2024 and can be voluntarily applied from June 2025. The document must be a...https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/6372801/Northern_Zone_work_sharing_guidance_document_ver_13_June_2025.pdf/8528fc04-6e4d-3fc4-f303-dbbd551892b5?t=1751534832063
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9.10.2025 | Updated 10/2025 APPLICATION FOR PARALLEL TRADE PERMIT FOR PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCT According to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 Article 52 APPLICATION FOR PARALLEL TRADE PERMIT FOR PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCT According to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 Ar...https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/6879765/EN+-+Hakemuslomake+rinnakkaisvalmisteen+lupaa+varten/9be0fa91-1387-42cd-82ea-939bb25ce31a?t=1760007659816
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19.8.2026 | Updated 08/2026 Application for amendments and request for withdrawal of an authorisation of plant protection product According to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 Application for amendments and request for withdrawal of an authorisation of plant prot...https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/6879765/EN+-+Kasvinsuojeluaineet,+Hakemuslomake+hyv%C3%A4ksytyn+kasvinsuojeluaineen+muutoksille+tai+poistolle/3d72ccbb-2992-4423-8896-8dfc90c5f7a1?t=1787141132323
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19.8.2026 | Updated 08/2026 Application for amendments and request for withdrawal of an authorisation of plant protection product According to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 Application for amendments and request for withdrawal of an authorisation of plant prot...https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/6879765/EN+-+Kasvinsuojeluaineet,+Hakemuslomake+hyv%C3%A4ksytyn+kasvinsuojeluaineen+muutoksille+tai+poistolle.doc/3d72ccbb-2992-4423-8896-8dfc90c5f7a1?t=1787141132323
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19.8.2026 | Updated 08/2026 Application for amendments and request for withdrawal of an authorisation of plant protection product According to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 Application for amendments and request for withdrawal of an authorisation of plant prot...https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/6879765/EN%20-%20Kasvinsuojeluaineet,%20Hakemuslomake%20hyv%C3%A4ksytyn%20kasvinsuojeluaineen%20muutoksille%20tai%20poistolle.doc/3d72ccbb-2992-4423-8896-8dfc90c5f7a1?t=1787141132323
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9.10.2025 | Updated 10/2025 APPLICATION FOR PARALLEL TRADE PERMIT FOR PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCT According to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 Article 52 APPLICATION FOR PARALLEL TRADE PERMIT FOR PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCT According to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 Ar...https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/6879765/EN%20-%20Hakemuslomake%20rinnakkaisvalmisteen%20lupaa%20varten.doc/9be0fa91-1387-42cd-82ea-939bb25ce31a?t=1760007659816
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Integrated pest management In integrated pest management, the user of plant protection products integrates different pest control methods. In practice, it means integrating the use of plant protection products with other control methods in a caref...https://tukes.fi/en/safe-use-of-plant-protection-products/integrated-pest-management
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How to reduce health risks Plant protection products have been developed for controlling weeds and vermin. The use of plant protection products may be hazardous to human health. The safe use of plant protection products is ensured in the EU Member...https://tukes.fi/en/safe-use-of-plant-protection-products/reducing-health-risks
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Storage and disposal When stored correctly, plant protection products maintain their efficiency for as long as possible, and, when used according to instructions, they are safe to use for both the users and the environment. Tukes supervises the st...https://tukes.fi/en/plant-protection-products/safe-use-of-plant-protection-products/storage-and-disposal
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Authorisation based on zonal assessment Authorisation based on zonal assessment means that one of the Member States in the Northern Zones, the rapporteur Member State, carries out the assessment of the product. Other Member States grant or refuse ...https://tukes.fi/en/chemicals/plant-protection-products/applying-for-approval-for-a-new-product/authorisation-based-on-zonal-assessment
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Groundwater restrictions The use of certain products in class I or II groundwater basins is prohibited. This is indicated on the product’s sales packaging . This restriction prevents easily migrating plant protection products or their degradation ...https://tukes.fi/en/chemicals/plant-protection-products/environmental-restrictions/groundwater-restrictions
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Maximum residue level (MRL) Plant protection products are used on farms to control pests and regulate plant growth to ensure that the yield obtained for human consumption is as large and safe as possible. The use of plant protection products is st...https://tukes.fi/en/chemicals/plant-protection-products/maximum-residue-level-mrl