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Lagstiftning om leksaker Barn är en sårbar användargrupp, och därför fästs särskild uppmärksamhet vid leksakers säkerhet på en internationell nivå.. Leksaker omfattas av det europeiska leksaksdirektivet 2009/48/EG. I Finland måste leksaker som fin...

Farliga ämnen i elektrisk och elektronisk utrustning – RoHS Användningen av specifika metaller, plastmjukgörare och flamskyddsmedel i elektriska och elektroniska produkter är begränsad. Syftet med lagstiftningen RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Subs...

Säkra leksaker Håll lekande barn under uppsikt. Leksaker är en produktgrupp med särskilda krav på säkerheten. Kemikalierna i leksakerna får inte äventyra barnens hälsa och därmed har användningen av de farligaste ämnena i leksaker begränsats eller...

Produktgruppsspecifika anvisningar och krav Innehåll Innehåll Stäng Leksaker med magneter Kraven på magneter som finns i eller kommer loss från leksaker: magneternas styrka ska vara under 50 kG2/mm2 eller magneterna ska vara så stora att de inte r...

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...

Euroopan markkinavalvontaviranomaiset puivat Tampereella ympäristölle vaarallisten aineiden valvontaa sähkötuotteissa

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 ...

Sähkösavukkeita kärysi Tukesin testeissä

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

10.12.2025 | Consumer services 1 (1) Hazard list 12/2025 2 (2) Potential hazards in Consumer Services Below is a list of hazards that may affect customers and bystanders of consumer services. The purpose of this list is to help you identify potential risks com...

 

The spectacle frames that the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) had tested released sensitising nickel in quantities that may cause nickel allergy and allergic contact dermatitis. Tukes has contacted the companies that sold the frames tested and required them to withdraw the spectacle frames not meeting the legal requirements from sale and to call them back from the consumers.

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...

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...