Kuuloasi.fi and Key Ticket

The key flag mark is a Finnish registered trademark of origin granted by the Association for Finnish Work (STL), which symbolises Finnish manufacturing and employment. 

The key flag was originally launched in 1965 as part of the ”Buy Finnish” campaign to promote demand for Finnish products. It was granted official designation of origin status in 1975. The right to use the mark is granted for three years at a time at the discretion of the Finnish Work Federation's Trademark Committee on the basis of applications. 

Kuuloasi.fiIn practice, the Key Flag mark for an online store means that the online store meets STL's strict criteria for Finnish operations: the company is Finnish-owned, its management and head office are in Finland, the service is produced in Finland and the domestic content is at least 50% of the cost value. For consumers, this means reliable Finnish services - such as customer service, warehousing and deliveries from Finland - and support for domestic employment through their own purchases.

Practical benefits of the key card for the buyer

• Reliability and control: The Key Flag brand is actively monitored, so the terms and conditions of the online store (payments, deliveries, data protection) are clear and GDPR-compliant, and it is not a foreign ”copy”.
• Domestic service: Customer service is responsible for Finland and orders are processed and dispatched from Finland, speeding up deliveries and facilitating possible returns compared to foreign shops.
• Economic impact: The decision to buy supports Finnish jobs and the economy, as on average, the domestic content of Key Flag companies exceeds 80%.

Requirements for an online shop

The key ticket requires an online purchase:

• Finnish ownership, management and operations.
• Domestic rate ≥50% (cost in Finland).
• Clear terms and conditions and Finnish customer service.

When you buy hearing aid accessories Kuuloasi.fi-online shop, you get Finnish service, support domestic employment and can shop with confidence.