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

Finland took part in the review meeting of the Convention on Nuclear Safety in Vienna in April. Based on an assessment, Finland meets the Convention's targets.

The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority detected a small amount of radioactive cobalt in particle samples collected from the outdoor air in Imatra in March. The concentration was so low that it posed no risk to people or the environment.