Radiation in dailylife

In the everyday environment, Finns suffer the most health damage from natural radiation - radon at workplaces, at home and in leisure apartments, and from UV radiation, which must be protected from with clothes, shade and cream.

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.