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Chemical control

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Helsinki
  • Public service

The purpose of the Rescue Department's chemical control is to prevent and avert the possible personal, environmental or property damages caused by the production, use, transport, storage or other handling of dangerous chemicals and explosives.

The rescue authorities work assignments related to chemical control are the control of industrial handling and storage of chemicals, including liquefied ...

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To whom and on what terms

If the entrepreneur has established itself in another country in the European Economic Area and temporarily offers services in Finland, the same permits are required as from entrepreneurs established in Finland.

Background information

A notification on the use and storage of hazardous chemicals and explosives must be submitted before the related operations are set to begin.

The notification must be made for any chemicals that are classified as health, environmental or physical hazards.

Handling and storage of hazardous chemicals is divided into small and large-scale. The extent of activities is determined on the basis of the hazard and quantity of the chemicals. The notification on small-scale handling and storage is submitted to the rescue authority, whereas the notification on large-scale handling and storage is submitted to the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).

The service is provided by

City of Helsinki

Responsible for the service

City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Text edited by: City of Helsinki, The Social Services, Health Care and Rescue Services Division
Updated: 31/3/2024