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Competence, quality of service and reliability of results – you can ensure these things with accreditation. The FINAS accreditation service accredits laboratories, certification organisations, inspection bodies, providers of proficiency testing and for example environmental and greenhouse gas verifiers.https://tukes.fi/en/-/akkreditoinnilla-lisaa-luotettavuutta-ja-kilpailukyk-1
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The history of Tukes Finland has a long history of technical safety and reliability inspection and supervision. For example, the official supervision of gold dates back to the 16th century, and the regulation of pressure vessel safety to the 19th ...https://tukes.fi/en/about-us/the-history-of-tukes
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The reliability of measurements, measurement results and measurement methods are monitored whenever the price of a product or a service depends on the measurement result.https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments
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In-service verification of scales is required Regular in-service verification of scales is required. The verification is carried out by an approved inspection body. The scales must be verified every three (3) years. As an exception, automatic line...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/scales/in-service-verification-of-scales
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About Tukes The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) is a safety authority that promotes the safety and reliability of products, services and industrial activities. In this section you can find detailed information on Tukes. News and press ...https://tukes.fi/en/about-us
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Operating principles of Tukes The work of Tukes is guided by the following operating principles and related operating methods: We promote safety and reliability We use a coaching approach with an emphasis on collaboration. We provide advice, guida...https://tukes.fi/en/about-us/operating-principles-of-tukes
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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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Liquid fuel measuring systems When you use a measuring system designed for the distribution of liquid fuel to determine the price, the system must meet the requirements set for its structure and performance. These requirements apply to the whole m...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/liquid-fuel-measuring-systems
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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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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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In-service verification must usually be performed regularly on measuring instruments The company or other party using the measurement result is responsible for ensuring that the measuring instrument operates reliably throughout its service, and th...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/use-of-measuring-instruments/in-service-verification-must-usually-be-performed-regularly-on-measuring-instruments
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International cooperation Table of Contents Table of Contents Close The aim is to harmonise global requirements concerning measuring instruments to the best possible extent, as the market for measuring instruments is large and the trade based on t...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/international-cooperation
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Smoke alarm requirements, placement and Smoke alarms must meet the requirements of standard SFS-EN 14604 Smoke alarm devices. The standard includes requirements for smoke sensitivity, volume and labelling of the smoke alarm. The standard is sold b...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/rescue-service-equipment/smoke-alarms
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Use tare in selling bulk products In addition to reliable scales, the reliability of measurement in commerce depends on using the scales correctly. When a product with a price per kilogram is weighed to determine its price, the weight of the packa...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/scales/use-tare-in-selling-bulk-products
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Close Scales intended for weighing precious metals When you buy and sell precious metals, i.e. gold, silver, platinum or palladium by weight, you must use verified precision scales with a valid verification for ...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/scales/scales-intended-for-weighing-precious-metals
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Demonstrating the compliance of measuring instruments The manufacturers, authorised representatives, importers and distributors of measuring instruments are responsible for ensuring that a measuring instrument intended for purposes referred to in ...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/demonstrating-the-compliance-of-measuring-instruments
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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...https://tukes.fi/en/chemicals/nordic-chemicals-programme
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Measuring the energy charged in electric vehicles When measuring the electric energy charged in electric vehicles, the requirements of the Measuring Instruments Act must be considered if charging is invoiced based on the measured amount of energy....https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/measuring-instruments/measuring-the-energy-charged-in-electric-vehicles
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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 ...https://tukes.fi/en/products-and-services/electrical-products/hazardous-substances-in-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-rohs
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22.5.2026 | National Exploration Program – Status Report Tero Niiranen Geological Survey of Finland National exploration programs - CRMA Article 19 • By 24 May 2025, each Member State shall draw up a national programme for general exploration targeted at crit...https://tukes.fi/documents/5470659/262328960/NEP_Tero_Niiranen.pdf/687d1acf-fa75-45a4-e967-3132de1c4a35?t=1779441551915