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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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Explosives, fireworks, cartridges and propellant powder Explosives must meet the requirements set out for them in legislation. The transfer, sales, storing and manufacture of explosives are all closely regulated as well. An explosive refers to the...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/explosives
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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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Transfer of explosives in Finland and the European Economic Area Table of Contents Table of Contents Close In order to transfer explosives in Finland or between Finland and one of the countries in the European Economic Area (EEA), you need a docum...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/transfer-of-explosives-documents
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Technical requirements for storing explosives in retail premises In the customer premises of the store, the explosives must be stored in a cabinet that is inaccessible by customers. Products belonging to different product groups must be stored in ...https://tukes.fi/en/technical-requirements-for-storing-explosives-in-retail-premises
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Storage of explosives intended for consumer sales The retailer must apply for a permit from Tukes for storing the following products: cartridges for firearms cartridge primers propellant powder flare guns, flares and emergency smoke bottles. If th...https://tukes.fi/en/storage-of-explosives-intended-for-consumer-sales
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17.3.2026 | The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has completed an accident investigation into the explosive fire that took place at Pyrokratia Oy’s fireworks storage area in Janakkala on 5 November 2025. The accident was likely caused by a firework that had been damaged during transport or handling.https://tukes.fi/en/-/the-fire-in-the-janakkala-fireworks-storage-area-likely-started-from-a-damaged-firework
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Permit for permanent storage and inspections Apply for a permit from Tukes well in advance before building the storage facility . Tukes will organise all necessary hearings and request the required statements. The permit process can take up to eig...https://tukes.fi/en/permit-for-permanent-storage-and-inspections
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Permit for temporary storage and inspections Apply for a permit for temporary storage from Tukes two weeks prior to storing the explosives at the latest . Tukes will request all required statements. A clear and complete application speeds up the p...https://tukes.fi/en/permit-for-temporary-storage-and-inspections
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Separation distances Required separation distances, hazard class 1.1 The separation distance between the storage facility and surrounding protected sites must be sufficient. The required distance is determined according to the hazard class of the ...https://tukes.fi/en/separation-distances
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Hazard pictograms for chemicals Hazard pictograms are in diamond shape, with a black symbol on a white background and a red frame. Hazard pictograms must stand out from warning labels. Requirements for the hazard pictograms are regulated in annexe...https://tukes.fi/en/en/chemicals/hazard-pictograms-for-chemicals
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What goods are risky to transport? TDG classifications In terms of transport, dangerous goods include chemicals, substances, compounds, products, even items containing individual substances or compounds (= mixtures) the effect of which may be haza...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/transport-of-dangerous-goods/dangerous-goods-classes
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General requirements for pyrotechnic products Fireworks and other pyrotechnic products sold in Finland must be CE marked . In addition, they must come with appropriate product details and appropriate instructions on their correct use and storing i...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/explosives/general-requirements-for-pyrotechnic-products
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Instructions for selling and storing fireworks Table of Contents Table of Contents Close These instructions apply to the sales of fireworks and storing them for sales. Instructions for storing explosives (permanently and temporarily) can be found ...https://tukes.fi/en/instructions-for-selling-and-storing-fireworks
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Organisation Tukes has five units : Chemicals, Industry, Products, FINAS, and Information and Development. Approximately 250 Tukes employees work at our offices in Helsinki, Tampere and Rovaniemi. Tukes operates under the guidance of several minis...https://tukes.fi/en/about-us/organisation
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Surveillance Surveillance is a way for Tukes to ensure that companies comply with legislation and that the companies, equipment, chemicals, products, services and other activities monitored by Tukes are safe and comply with the requirements. The o...https://tukes.fi/en/do-this/surveillance
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Companies organising professional fireworks displays Fire Factory Oy Teppo Hakkarainen Hiilimiiluntie 4 48310 KOTKA 044 583 3500 teppo (at) firefactory.fi Fyrverkeriskolan Ab Fredrik Diehl Kurtbyvägen 45 B 02780 Esbo 050 304 4021 fredrik.diehl (at...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/explosives/companies-organising-professional-fireworks-displays
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Using fireworks The organiser of a professional fireworks display must always acquire a decision from Tukes allowing the display . Products meant for professional use are often different from the products meant for consumer use. The decision from ...https://tukes.fi/en/using-fireworks
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Storage coordinator, responsible person Permanent and temporary storage facilities must have a responsible person . The responsible person can have deputies. The responsible person is responsible for ensuring that the storage facility is always in...https://tukes.fi/en/storage-coordinator-responsible-person
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Land-use planning When drafting a plan, planning authorities must take into account establishments involving accident hazards . For the planning of areas in the vicinity of establishments involving major accident hazards, an opinion must be obtain...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/land-use-planning