. Home search Work with us News About us Contact Us About radon Our Services Customer portal Order here Documents & links Eurofins Sweden >> Services >> Radon Search >> About radon Our Services Customer portal Order here Documents & links Radon analyzes Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas that is formed when radium decays. Radon is invisible, it smells nothing and tastes nothing. The only way to detect radon is to measure. Radon in indoor air is a serious health risk. Every year, 500 people die of lung cancer due to radon in the indoor air. Due to this, the legislation regarding radon in homes and workplaces was tightened in 2018. Many municipalities require the results of radon measurements to map the stock. The most common source of radon is from the ground around and under the property. How much radon enters the property depends on the permeability of the soil and how dense the foundation of the house is. Radon finds its way in through cracks in concrete floors, pipes and pipes, drainage wells, unventilated croft foundations, etc. Of the building materials that have been used in Sweden, only lightweight concrete containing alum shale, so-called. blue concrete that causes problems with radon in the indoor air. Blue concrete was manufactured from 1929 to 1975. Eurofins Radon Testing Sweden AB is accredited by SWEDAC ISO 17025 and follows the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority's (SSM) method descriptions. Radon is measured between October 1 and April 30, during the so-called heating season, for at least 2 months. You place small radon detectors as big as a snuff box. You can easily order the detectors on our website . The radon detectors are sent by post with a detailed instruction. After the measurement is completed, the detectors are returned to us. We will return with a report on the radon content. The report can be used to apply for radon grants from the County Administrative Board. Contact Us Latest news Basic training in radon and radon measurements Welcome to Eurofin's webinars on our digital radon measurement platforms SVT draws attention to the health hazard of radon in homes More news Home | Search | Work with us | News | Contact us | Investor Sitemap | Cookie Notice | Terms and Conditions | Eurofins in the world Cookie Preferences © Eurofins Sweden 2019 Last updated: September 23, 2020 About Cookies on This Site By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you agree to the storage of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookie Policy Accept All Cookies Adjust Preferences