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Ecodesign of products The aim of ecological design, or ecodesign, is to ensure that consumers have access to sustainable products that are highly energy efficient and easily recyclable but that have a low impact on the environment The requirements...https://tem.fi/en/ecodesign-of-products
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General requirements for products in Finland General consumer goods General consumer goods must not pose a danger to the health or property of anyone. General safety requirements for consumer products and services are laid down in the Consumer Saf...https://tem.fi/en/general-requirements-for-products-in-finland
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Energy efficiency of products In the European Union, the energy efficiency of products is enhanced in two ways. On one hand, the manufacturing of products is regulated by ecodesign requirements that products must fulfil to be allowed to be placed ...https://tem.fi/en/energy-efficiency-of-products
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New EU regulation on market surveillance and compliance of products The rules on market surveillance and mutual recognition of products have been reformed in the European Union. Background and starting points In autumn 2017, the European Commissio...https://tem.fi/en/new-eu-regulation-on-market-surveillance-and-compliance-of-products
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Product regulation at the EU level EU-level regulations exist for various product groups that harmonise product requirements. Requirements are included in statutes and directives that are specific to different product sectors. Varying from sector ...https://tem.fi/en/product-regulation-at-the-eu-level
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Product contact point The Product Contact Point (PCP) provides information regarding product requirements in Finland. The requirements for some products have been harmonised either in full or in part by EU legislation, while requirements for other...https://tem.fi/en/product-contact-point
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Preparation of product-group specific requirements The energy efficiency of products is regulated in the EU by the Ecodesign Directive and the Energy Labelling Regulation. They have been implemented in Finland through the Ecodesign Act (1005/2008)...https://tem.fi/en/preparation-of-product-group-specific-requirements
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The rules on market surveillance and mutual recognition of products have been reformed in the European Union.https://tem.fi/en/technical-safety
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Market surveillance The purpose of the market surveillance carried out by the authorities is to ensure compliance with regulations and that no dangerous or unsafe products are on sale in the single market of the European Union. Market surveillance...https://tem.fi/en/market-surveillance
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Combating forced labour Forced labour refers to a situation where a person has not voluntarily offered themselves for work but is forced into it under a threat of penalty. Forced labour is a serious issue throughout the world. Prohibition of produ...https://tem.fi/en/combating-forced-labour
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Other national product regulations Member States’ national regulations and requirements provided in special legislation may cover, for example: features of products, such as quality, performance, safety, and dimensions; commercial names, terminolo...https://tem.fi/en/other-national-product-regulations
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Bioeconomy In Finland, bioeconomy refers to an economy that relies on renewable, biological natural resources in a resource-wise manner to produce food, energy, products and services. The most important renewable, biological resources in Finland a...https://tem.fi/en/bioeconomy
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Consumer Safety The goods and services offered to consumers must be safe. The companies and other parties offering these goods and services must, among other things, assess the associated risks. Also, sufficient information must be provided to the...https://tem.fi/en/consumer-safety
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Mutual recognition of goods in the EU The principle of mutual recognition is based on free movement of goods within the Single Market. Goods lawfully sold in a Member State can be sold in all Member states, even if they do not comply with national...https://tem.fi/en/mutual-recognition-of-goods-in-the-eu
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Energy efficiency in Public Procurement The public sector is a major player in procurement, as the value of public sector procurement in Finland is approximately EUR 47 billion per year. As a large player, the public sector is able to influence s...https://tem.fi/en/energy-efficiencyin-awarding-public-contracts
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Questions and answers about the act on the screening of foreign corporate acquisitions Updated 27 November 2023. Must an application/notification under the Act on the Screening of Foreign Corporate Acquisitions also be submitted for a corporate re...https://tem.fi/en/questions-and-answers-about-the-act-on-the-screening-of-foreign-corporate-acquisitions
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Energy labelling The aim of energy labelling is to provide consumers with information that enables them to choose energy efficient products. An energy label is attached to products for which product-group specific energy labelling regulations have...https://tem.fi/en/energy-labelling
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On 7.11.25, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a working group to consider solutions to problems related to low-priced imports. The task of the working group is to identify all the national and EU-level solutions that can be used to address the problems caused by low-priced imports. In addition to surveying the means, a proposal will be made on the primary follow-up measures.https://tem.fi/en/project?tunnus=TEM104:00/2025
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Business digitalisation for companies With digitalisation, companies gain access to new technologies, big data, and new business models based on these assets. For consumers and corporate customers, this means new products and services that blend t...https://tem.fi/en/business-digitalisation-for-companies
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According to tourism accounts, tourism has become more important for the Finnish economy in recent years.https://tem.fi/en/finnish-tourism-in-numbers