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  1. Tomi Lounema appointed Director General of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency - Finnish Government

    16.1.2025 | On 16 January 2025, the Government appointed Tomi Lounema (M.Sc. Engineering) as Director General of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) for the period of 1 February 2025–31 January 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/tomi-lounema-appointed-director-general-of-the-finnish-safety-and-chemicals-agency

  2. EU tightens sanctions with a significant 20th sanctions package - Finnish Government

    23.4.2026 | Russia is waging a war of aggression in Ukraine for the fifth year and has not demonstrated a genuine willingness to negotiate for a lasting peace. Russia’s ruthless strikes on civilian targets highlight the need to tighten sanctions. With its 20th sanctions package, the European Union continues to increase pressure on Russia to weaken the country’s ability to pursue its war of aggression against Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-tightens-sanctions-with-a-significant-20th-sanctions-package

  3. External evaluation of the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency completed - Finnish Government

    25.3.2022 | A report that evaluates the activities, services and implementation of digitalisation projects at the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has been completed. The report includes recommendations for both Tukes and the ministries steering its activities to develop the agency's activities in the future.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/external-evaluation-of-the-finnish-safety-and-chemicals-agency-completed

  4. Amendments to Chemicals Safety Act, Mining Act and Nuclear Energy Act - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | The Act on the Safe Handling and Storage of Dangerous Chemicals and Explosives, the Mining Act and the Nuclear Energy Act will be amended as of 31 December 2021. The legislative amendments will complement the implementation of EU legislation in national legislation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amendments-to-chemicals-safety-act-mining-act-and-nuclear-energy-act

  5. Six applicants for the position of Director General at Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency - Finnish Government

    3.3.2021 | The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) monitors and promotes the safety, conformity and reliability of products, services and production systems, as well as consumer and chemical safety. The search for a new Director General of Tukes began in February and the vacancy will be filled from 1 July.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/six-applicants-for-the-position-of-director-general-at-finnish-safety-and-chemicals-agency

  6. Minister Lintilä welcomes new battery chemicals plant in Sotkamo, calling it a “milestone in building a responsible battery value chain” - Finnish Government

    16.6.2022 | “Terrafame’s battery chemicals plant is a good example of how we are developing the Finnish mining and battery industry towards production of higher value added. Finland is introducing advanced processes and technologies and improving competences in a new area that will enable a responsible green transition,” Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä said at the opening of the plant in Sotkamo on 16 June 2022.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-lintila-welcomes-new-battery-chemicals-plant-in-kajaani-calling-it-a-milestone-in-building-a-responsible-battery-value-chain-

  7. Amended Chemicals Safety Act to give associations, foundations and municipalities the right to request administrative reviews - Finnish Government

    7.10.2021 | On 7 October 2021, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on the Safe Handling and Storage of Dangerous Chemicals and Explosives, the Mining Act and the Nuclear Energy Act.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/amended-chemicals-safety-act-to-give-associations-foundations-and-municipalities-the-right-to-request-administrative-reviews

  8. Report: Lasting solutions to problems of cheap imports require EU-level influence - Finnish Government

    9.3.2026 | Finnish consumers are increasingly ordering low-cost goods online, mostly from manufacturers based in China. Based on the proposals of a recent report, the Government will begin to prepare legislation to address problems caused by these cheap imports. There is also emphasis on consumer responsibility.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/report-lasting-solutions-to-problems-of-cheap-imports-require-eu-level-influence

  9. New market surveillance tasks for the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency - Finnish Government

    5.10.2020 | The Government proposes to amend the Act on the Market Surveillance of Certain Products. The proposal is related to the national implementation of the EU’s new Market Surveillance Regulation and the Regulation on mutual recognition.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-market-surveillance-tasks-for-the-finnish-safety-and-chemicals-agency

  10. European Roadmap on Carcinogens raises awareness of occupational exposure to carcinogenic chemical agents - Finnish Government

    19.4.2023 | The EU Roadmap on Carcinogens is a voluntary action scheme launched in 2016, which includes challenges run and implemented by teams of Roadmap partners.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/european-roadmap-on-carcinogens-raises-awareness-of-occupational-exposure-to-carcinogenic-chemical-agents

  11. The exercise proved it: Together we are stronger - Finnish Government

    17.10.2025 | The Rescue Borealis exercise, conducted in Finland between August and October 2025, brought together around 700 professionals from healthcare, rescue services and other security authorities from Finland, Sweden, Norway and Germany. This multi-agency exercise, which was mainly funded by the European Commission and focused on chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats (CBRN), was reportedly the largest of its kind in Europe in recent years.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/the-exercise-proved-it-together-we-are-stronger

  12. Amendments proposed to the Rail Traffic Act and the Act on Transport Services - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | The Government proposes that the President of the Republic approve amendments to the Rail Transport Act and the Act on Transport Services on 14 November 2025. The amendments will enhance the safety and security of urban rail transport and allow more time to procure rolling stock that meets EU requirements for use in the forest and chemicals industries.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/amendments-proposed-to-the-rail-traffic-act-and-the-act-on-transport-services

  13. Carbon handprint of Finnish exports grew to 22 million tonnes – Minister Multala: “Finland is reducing emissions fast and taking clean solutions to the world” - Finnish Government

    13.4.2026 | According to the new report, Finnish companies are reducing their emissions globally by substituting for more polluting alternatives. At the publication event of the report on the positive carbon handprint, Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala stressed that the export of clean solutions is both a climate action and a growth opportunity for Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/carbon-handprint-of-finnish-exports-grew-to-22-million-tonnes-minister-multala-finland-is-reducing-emissions-fast-and-taking-clean-solutions-to-the-world-

  14. Maritime policy - Finnish Government

    Maritime policy Finland’s goal is to develop maritime policy into one of the country’s key strengths. The Government decided on the guidelines for maritime policy in 2019 and drew up an action plan based on the guidelines in March 2022. These docu...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/maritime-policy

  15. IPCEI funding can now be used to speed up biotechnology projects - Finnish Government

    9.12.2025 | For the first time, biotechnology is among the proposed themes of IPCEIs. The EU Member States want to promote biotechnology projects by including biotechnology in Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEIs). Together with Germany and Estonia, Finland has been preparing three thematic IPCEI proposals for biotechnology since November 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ipcei-funding-can-now-be-used-to-speed-up-biotechnology-projects

  16. Päätöksen liite

    Liite II TYÖSSÄ TAPAHTUVAN ALTISTUMISEN SITOVAT RAJA-ARVOT. SYÖPÄSAIRAUDEN VAARAA AIHEUTTAVAT JA PERI- MÄÄ VAURIOITTAVAT TEKIJÄT. Tekijän nimi EY-nro (1) CAS- nro (2) Raja-arvot Huomautus Siirtymä- säännös 8 tuntia (3) Lyhytaikainen (4) mg/m3 (5) ...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/223696

  17. Bilaga till beslut

    Bilaga II BINDANDE GRÄNSVÄRDEN FÖR EXPONERING I ARBETET AGENSER SOM MEDFÖR RISK FÖR CANCERSJUKDOM SAMT MUTAGENA AGENSER Agens EG-nr (1) CAS-nr (2) Gränsvärden Anmärkning Övergångs- bestäm- melse 8 timmar (3) Kortvarig (4) mg/m3 (5) ppm (6) f/cm3(7...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/223697

  18. UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi to focus on Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet - Finnish Government

    8.12.2025 | The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly UNEA, the world’s highest-level decision-making body for matters related to the environment, will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 8 to 12 December 2025. The theme of the session is ‘Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet’. Finland’s UNEA delegation in Nairobi will be led by Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/un-environment-assembly-in-nairobi-to-focus-on-advancing-sustainable-solutions-for-a-resilient-planet

  19. EU trade ministers to discuss the United States, China and ongoing trade negotiations - Finnish Government

    21.11.2025 | The EU trade ministers will convene for a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 24 November to discuss the Union’s trade relations with the United States and China. The ministers will also take stock of the EU’s ongoing bilateral trade negotiations. The participation of Minister Tavio in the meeting has been cancelled. Finland will be represented by Finland’s EU Ambassador Jori Arvonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-the-united-states-china-and-ongoing-trade-negotiations

  20. Authorities consider means to improve safety at swimming areas - Finnish Government

    30.7.2025 | During the summer, there have been significantly more drownings and serious near misses than usual at public swimming areas. The Ministry of the Interior, the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes), the National Police Board of Finland and the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation met on 30 July to discuss safety at swimming areas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/authorities-consider-means-to-improve-safety-at-swimming-areas