Articles of precious metals may be placed on the market by Finnish and foreign manufacturers whose responsibility mark has been registered in Finland, by importers, wholesalers, retailers, pawnshops, auction houses, swap meets and the like, and by private individuals.
Persons active in the various tiers of the trade are required to have knowledge of the articles for sale and assume responsibility for their conformity.
Tukes attends to market supervision and provides advisory services to consumers and the trade alike.