About Radon

Radon is an odourless and invisible radioactive gas that can occur in indoor air. Measurement is the only way to find out the radon concentration. This section contains important information about radon.

Current issues

The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, has started to prepare a national programme to reduce skin cancer caused by UV radiation. The aim of the programme, which will be prepared and implemented in 2024 – 2027, is to increase the efficiency o...

Starting from the beginning of this year, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland and the Estonian Environmental Board will be able to monitor the radiation situation in both countries in real time.