Nuclear safety

STUK supervises nuclear safety in Finland. The license holder is responsible for the safety of nuclear energy use, but STUK sets the safety requirements and oversees their compliance. STUK's supervision includes nuclear facilities, nuclear materials and nuclear waste.

Current issues

12.5.2025
Press release

The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority Develops Licensing and Supervision Through a System Reform

The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority aims to better meet the needs of its customers by renewing its supervision and licensing information system. The development of the new STURE system is part of a broader strategic program for developing supervision.

6.5.2025
News item

Exposure to the sun can go unnoticed - UV radiation can take you by surprise even when days are cloudy

Throughout Finland at this time of year, the UV index exceeds the level requiring protection. Awareness among Finns of the cancer risks of UV radiation has improved, but sun protection for children has declined.