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26.2.2026 | In its enforcement project, the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) tested several children’s sand products. Abroad, there have been discoveries of asbestos in similar products. One of the products tested in the Tukes project, which was ordered from outside the EU, contained asbestos fibre.https://tukes.fi/en/-/tukes-tested-children-s-sand-products-asbestos-found-in-one-product
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Small parts in toys and other products for children Toys and other products intended for children under the age of 3 and any components that may become detached from them must be of a shape and size that cannot be swallowed by a child or otherwise...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/toys/small-parts-in-toys-and-other-products-for-children
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Requirements on cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing The standard SFS-EN 14682 sets requirements on all cords and drawstrings on children’s clothing. It aims to prevent choking and other hazards in situations, in which a cord or drawstring...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/general-consumer-goods/textiles/cords-and-drawstrings-on-children-s-clothing
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Lasten kuulonsuojaimissa havaittu puutteitahttps://tukes.fi/en/-/lasten-kuulonsuojaimissa-havaittu-puuttei-1
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Lasten naamiaisasujen turvallisuudessa puutteitahttps://tukes.fi/en/-/lasten-naamiaisasujen-turvallisuudessa-puuttei-1
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Tukes toteutti pikkulasten turvallisuuspelin yhteistyössä Ylen kanssahttps://tukes.fi/en/-/tukes-toteutti-pikkulasten-turvallisuuspelin-yhteistyossa-ylen-kans-1
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Pikin huoneessa vierailee tuhansia lapsia päivittäinhttps://tukes.fi/en/-/pikin-huoneessa-vierailee-tuhansia-lapsia-paivitta-1
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Hannan talo opastaa pohjoismaisia koululaisia varovaisuuteen vaarallisten kemikaalien kanssahttps://tukes.fi/en/-/hannan-talo-opastaa-pohjoismaisia-koululaisia-varovaisuuteen-vaarallisten-kemikaalien-kans-1
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This summer, school-aged children were involved in several drowning and near-miss incidents on beaches and in public indoor pools. In all of these incidents, children were ten years old. The incidents have raised concerns about children’s swimming skills and safety in water environments.https://tukes.fi/en/-/tukes-and-fsl-worried-about-children-s-swimming-skills-insufficient-skills-have-increased-accidents-in-water-environments
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Most commonly detected defects in toys Small parts in toys intended for children under the age of 3 Toys intended for children under the age of 3 must not contain small parts and small parts must not detach from them. Toys intended for young child...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/toys/most-commonly-detected-defects-in-toys
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Requirements for lighters Important factors related to the safety of lighters (i.e. common cigarette lighters, cigar lighters and pipe lighters) include lighting mechanisms and design that are safe for children, height of the flame, ease of puttin...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/general-consumer-goods/lighters
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Product-group-specific instructions and requirements Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Magnets in toys Requirements for magnets included in or detachable from toys: the strength of magnets must be less than 50 kG2/mm2; or magnets must be s...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/toys/product-group-specific-instructions-and-requirements
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Requirements on textiles Textile products include: bedding curtains rugs babies’ nappies clothing, such as shirts, trousers, headwear and gloves. The most typical safety issues in textiles are related to chemicals, cords and drawstrings in childre...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/general-consumer-goods/textiles
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Safety of child care articles Manufacturers, commissioners, importers and sellers of child care articles are responsible for the safety of their products and for ensuring that they include all necessary user instructions and warnings. Child care a...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/general-consumer-goods/safety-of-child-care-articles
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When using the lift, your own actions are key for the safety of your lift journeyhttps://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/lifts/lift-user
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Rodent control in household and summer cottage environments Mice and rats are the most common rodents to be controlled in flats, summer cottages and outhouses. They cause harm by contaminating premises and foodstuffs with their droppings and by da...https://tukes.fi/en/home-and-leisure-time/household-and-garden-pests/rodenticides
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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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Buying and using products that constitute a fire hazard Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Consumer products that constitute a fire hazard are safe only when used for suitable purposes and in accordance with their operating instructions. Us...https://tukes.fi/en/home-and-leisure-time/buying-and-using-products-that-constitute-a-fire-hazard
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Markings on toys Toys or their packaging must include: name of the merchandise; information (name and address) of the manufacturer, and the importer if the manufacturer is situated outside the EU (e.g. in the Far East); warning labels; Even small ...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/toys/markings-on-toys
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Technical documentation and risk assessment In order to demonstrate conformity of a toy the manufacturer must document all information related to the manufacturing of the toy, i.e. draw up technical documentation/a technical file. The manufacturer...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/toys/technical-documentation-and-risk-assessment