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Hazardous Substances in Vehicles (ELV) The use of certain heavy metals in vehicles is restricted. The End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) legislation aims to reduce waste from vehicles and make the reuse, recycling, and other recovery of end-of-life vehicl...

Hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment – RoHS The use of certain metals, plasticizing agents and fire retardants in electrical and electronic equipment is subject to restrictions. The purpose of RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous ...

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...

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) examined the safety of tattoo and permanent make-up inks. Tukes had a total of 20 tattoo and permanent make-up inks tested. Eight of the tested inks contained chemicals that may cause cancer and be toxic for reproduction: various aromatic amines, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or heavy metals. Tukes contacted companies that sell inks and requested that they withdraw any tattoo inks that are hazardous to health.

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...

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...

Safety data sheet Safety data sheets are used by the chemical suppliers to provide their customers with information about the properties and risks of the chemicals and how to store and handle them safely. Safety data sheets permit users of chemica...

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 ....

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...

Household chemicals Our environment consists of chemical substances. These substances can be natural or manmade, i.e. synthetic. Without them, life would not exist. A chemical can be a chemical substance or a mixture of substances. A chemical can ...

TDG markings and warning labels The TDG transport classes and markings are determined on the basis of international and national transport regulations. Each transport class has its own warning labels and large vehicle labels. Table A of the Finnis...

Packaging and marking examples The purpose of this page is to bring together the essential packaging regulations for the example substances, making it easier for the reader to gain an understanding of the requirements and restrictions pertaining t...

Potentially explosive atmospheres Employers are obliged to ensure the health and safety of their employees in potentially explosive atmospheres. The employer must implement necessary measures to ensure that work can be safely carried out in potent...

Recycling of wood impregnated with arsenic must be done by skilled professionals only Wood preservatives containing arsenic, i.e. CCA preservatives, must not be used for wood preserving purposes. Use of reclaimed arsenic-treated wood, such as tele...

This autumn, the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has received many reports on cat poisoning due to rodenticides entered in the organ system of cats after having eaten poisoned mice. Tukes points out that instructions for use must be followed when using rodenticides. Neighbours must be warned of the use of rodenticides so that they can keep their pets leashed during the use of rodenticides. Primarily, Tukes recommends the use of mechanical mousetraps.

Tattoo inks Tattoo and permanent make-up inks are intended to make a symbol or picture on a person’s body. The ink is injected or inserted into the person’s skin, mucous membrane or sclera using any applicable method. These methods include permane...

Requirements for detergents Surfactants in detergents, the phosphorus content, the list of ingredients and the labelling of detergents must conform with requirements. Detergents are substances and preparations containing soaps and other surfactant...

Biocidal antifouling products are hazardous to health and the environment. Each product’s instructions for use indicate how to use the product safely.

Nordic chemicals programme The Nordic Chemicals Programme (2025–2027) aims to reduce the risks of hazardous chemicals and environmental pollution both locally and globally. The Nordic Chemicals Programme funds projects that reduce the risks of haz...

Harmonised risk indicators The framework directive for the sustainable use of pesticides obligates EU member states to reduce health and environmental risks caused by the use of plant protection products. To monitor the trends in risks, the Europe...