About STUK

The purpose of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority’s (STUK) operations is to protect people, society, the environment and future generations from the harmful effects of radiation. In this section, you can read about STUK’s operations.

Current issues

STUK and ASNR, the nuclear and radiation safety authorities in Finland and France, met for bilateral discussions in Vantaa and Olkiluoto from February 11th to February 13th.

Particle samples collected by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) from the air in Rovaniemi, Kuopio and Imatra in mid-January contained levels of radioactive substances exceeding the detection limit. The concentrations were very low and posed no risk to people or the environment.