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The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) examined the conformity of textiles, child care products and cosmetics included in maternity packages last year. The examination focused on the 2018 version of the maternity package that is provided by Kela and the ”Finnish Baby Box”, which is a maternity package offered by a commercial company. No safety defects were detected in the products that were examined.https://tukes.fi/en/-/tukes-testautti-aitiyspakkausten-tuotteita-puutteita-ei-loytynyt
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Labelling and packaging Different laws require different markings and labelling, check the requirements specified on the branch-specific pages and in the relevant statutes. In addition to the labelling requirements, packages are subject to other r...https://tukes.fi/en/do-this/labelling-and-packaging
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Safe use of plant protection products The sales packages and labels of plant protection products provide instructions on how to use of the products safely and prevent damage to health and the environment. Ensure safe use of plant protection produc...https://tukes.fi/en/safe-use-of-plant-protection-products
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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...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/transport-of-dangerous-goods/markings-and-warning-labels-in-transport-of-dangerous-goods
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Tukes approves inspection bodies for the inspection of equipment and installations as well as the certifi-cation of persons in various fields.https://tukes.fi/en/industry/inspection-bodies
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The roles of the actors Table of Contents Table of Contents Close As an entrepreneur, you must know your role in ensuring safety and compliance, and know your obligations In addition, you should recognise the obligations of your business partners ...https://tukes.fi/en/do-this/the-roles-of-the-actors
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Plant protection products In home gardens, the best way of controlling pests is by monitoring the condition of the plants. Remove any deteriorated or sick plants. Plants will remain healthy when you alternate the species of plants you cultivate in...https://tukes.fi/en/home-and-leisure-time/household-and-garden-pests/plant-protection-products
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Packaged products The Measuring Instruments Act includes provisions on indicating the quantity contained in the package variation of the quantity of the pre-packaged product measuring instruments used to determine the quantity contained in the pac...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/packaged-products
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Weighing in industry The requirements of the Measuring Instruments Act apply to the scales used to weigh the quantity of product to be invoiced or to weigh or check the quantity contained in the product packages. This means that the requirements d...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/scales/weighing-in-industry
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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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Packaging and Packaging Waste The aim of legislation is to reduce the environmental impact of packaging and packaging waste as well as to promote recycling, reuse and recovery of packaging and packaging waste. Packaging must meet certain requireme...https://tukes.fi/en/packaging-and-packaging-waste
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TDG accidents The purpose of the legislation on the transport of dangerous goods (TDG) is to prevent and avert potential damage or risks to people, the environment or property caused by the transport of dangerous goods. Operators have not always r...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/transport-of-dangerous-goods/accident-reporting-in-case-of-on-accident-during-transport-of-dangerous-goods/tdg-accidents
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Labelling of cosmetics Article 19 of the EU Regulation on Cosmetic Products stipulates what information should be available to consumers on the packaging of cosmetic products. Some information must be included in the product container, such as a t...https://tukes.fi/en/chemicals/cosmetics/labelling-of-cosmetics
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Electrical Qualifications and their Scope The following electrical qualifications are defined in the Electrical Safety Act: Electrical qualification 1 , S1: all electrical works Electrical qualification 2 , S2: up to 1000 V electrical works Electr...https://tukes.fi/en/electricity/electrical-works-and-contracting/electrical-qualifications-and-their-scope
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Frequently asked questions about single-use plastics (SUP) How does Tukes monitor the single-use plastics directive? The market surveillance in Tukes is based on risk-based monitoring. The market for products covered by the SUP legislation is bein...https://tukes.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions/single-use-plastics
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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...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/potentially-explosive-atmospheres
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Single-Use Plastics (SUP) The EU Directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (so called SUP Directive) aims to prevent and reduce the impact of plastic waste especially in marine environments, to promote...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/single-use-plastics-sup
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Remember: When you order from outside the EU you are responsible for the product. In such cases, there is no responsible party in Europe, which could be contacted to return the dangerous product or demand compensation.https://tukes.fi/en/at-your-own-risk
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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...https://tukes.fi/en/industry/transport-of-dangerous-goods/packaging-and-marking-examples
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E-marking on pre-packaged products Pre-packaged products are products packaged to a nominal amount when the purchaser is not present. It is not possible to change the quantity contained in the pre-packaged product without opening or otherwise nota...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/packaged-products/the-letter-e-on-pre-packaged-products