Permits and obligations, permits and notifications

Noise and vibration must be reported to the environmental protection authority well in advance.

Radio licences and identifiers boating and navigation

Import notification for research and development of foreign genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge via the genetic resource registry.

Almost all construction work requires a building permit or some other official approval.

Suspected health hazards must be reported to the premises owner or holder. The suspicion may concern e.g. indoor air, cleanliness or temperature.

A landscape-work permit is needed for earthwork that alters the landscape, for felling trees or for other similar measures.

In the ports of Kotka, it is possible to have a ship inspection, in accordance with the WHO International Health Regulations.

Operators of distribution or transmission networks of electricity or natural gas must submit monitoring data to the Energy Authority.

Notify the Finnish Food Agency of starting your operations subject to notification under the Animal Welfare Act.

Professional competence training for lorry and bus drivers may be provided only by training centres approved for that purpose.