Regulatory guide on preparedness (VAL)
The VAL 1 guide concerns the protective actions in the early and intermediate phases of a nuclear or radiological emergency.
Protective actions are measures aimed to minimise the radiation exposure of the public in case of a nuclear or radiological emergency, keep other harm caused by the situation to a minimum and restore the living conditions of people and the functioning of society as normal as possible after the emergency.
Guide VAL 1 has been updated 9 April 2024 on definitions of EPZ and urgent protection of food and feed production.
VAL 1
Protective actions in a nuclear or radiological emergencyLink to an external websiteyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab (
pdfLink to an external websiteyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab), 9.4.2024
This guide repeals Guide VAL 1 (1 September 2020).
This guide repeals Guide VAL 1 (1 September 2020).
VAL 3
Ulkoisen säteilyn valvontaohje pelastusviranomaisilleLink to an external websiteyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab (
pdfLink to an external websiteyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab), 5.7.2011
VAL 4 Kannettavien säteilymittarien laatu- ja tarkastusvaatimuksetLink to an external websiteyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab ( pdfLink to an external websiteyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab), 14.10.2008
VAL 4 Kannettavien säteilymittarien laatu- ja tarkastusvaatimuksetLink to an external websiteyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab ( pdfLink to an external websiteyja-external-link-opens-in-a-new-tab), 14.10.2008
These guides are in Finnish and Swedish only.