The inspection bodies referred to in the Act on the Transport of dangerous goods (541/2023) are the TDG inspection bodies, the TDG periodic inspection bodies, the inspection bodies approved by the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, the type A notified bodies and the type B notified bodies.
- Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom approves inspection bodies carrying out tasks related to transportable pressure equipment (notified bodies)
- The radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority shall approve inspection bodies carrying out tasks related to packagings and tanks intended for the transport of radioactive materials
- Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency Tukes approves other inspection bodies
The approval decision defines the scope of activities and duties of the inspection body and confirms the arrangements relating to the monitoring of the inspection body.