The importer is responsible for the compliance of CE marked construction products imported into Finland. The importer must also ensure that a product is appropriate and that the related attestation of conformity has been properly managed.
Most imported construction products are sold and supplied direct from the importer to the consumer at the site of application.
The wholesaler is the middleman between the manufacturer / importer and the retailer. The wholesaler, unless this happens to be the same as the importer, has a marginal role on the construction products market.
The importer is responsible for compliance if the manufacturer of a CE-marked construction product does not trade in Finland.
Tukes ensures the market surveillance applying to imports.