Government bills6
- HE 195/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening toy and appliance market surveillance
The powers of the authorities to monitor the safety of toys, machinery and appliances will be strengthened, particularly in e-commerce. At the same time, more specific penalties will be laid down for violations of product safety rules.
27 Jan 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 116/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Securing the electricity datahub rollout
A centralised information exchange system, the datahub, will be introduced in the electricity market, with temporary obligations and transitional rules laid down for its smooth deployment. The changes ensure that electricity supply to consumers and businesses is not interrupted during the system transition.
19 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 86/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Easing vehicle inspection requirements
Vehicle inspection licences will become company-specific, allowing a single licence to cover all vehicle categories and removing the obligation for stations to offer all inspection services. At the same time, training requirements for vehicle inspectors will be eased and the regulation of taximeters in taxis clarified.
28 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 40/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising product market surveillance
Rules on market surveillance and import inspections for various product groups will be consolidated into a single general act. Tukes (the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency) will supervise products on the market and Finnish Customs will inspect imports at the EU's external borders.
2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 30/2016 vpPassed
Updating measuring instrument legislation
The regulations governing measuring instruments and weighing instruments will be updated to correspond to the European Union's revised product legislation. Technical and reliability requirements for the instruments will remain unchanged.
2 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 21/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Harmonising rules for product inspection bodies
Rules on inspection and assessment bodies for nine different product groups will be brought together into a single general act. The reform clarifies the procedures by which bodies are approved and notified to EU authorities.
8 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote