Kemikaalivirasto

Kemikaalivirasto is the Finnish Chemicals Agency. It is a government agency that operates under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The agency's primary responsibility is to promote the safe use of chemicals and to prevent risks associated with them to human health and the environment.

The tasks of Kemikaalivirasto include regulating chemicals, providing information about chemical safety, and supervising the implementation of chemical legislation. The agency is involved in various aspects of chemical management, such as the registration and evaluation of chemicals, the authorization of biocidal products and plant protection products, and the classification and labeling of hazardous substances. They also contribute to international cooperation on chemical safety.

Kemikaalivirasto plays a crucial role in ensuring that chemicals used in Finland are safe and that their use complies with national and EU regulations. The agency provides guidance and information to businesses, consumers, and other stakeholders to support safe chemical handling and risk reduction. Their work contributes to public health, environmental protection, and the sustainable use of chemicals in society. The agency is also responsible for managing the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) and CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) regulations in Finland.