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For a society safe from the effects of radiation

Our vision is a society safe from the effects of radiation. We work proactively and preventively with nuclear safety, radiation protection and nuclear non-proliferation in order to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation, now and in the future.

International peer review of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority

During the period 6–17 February 2012, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority will be reviewed by international experts on nuclear safety and radiation protection. The review will be performed at the request of the Swedish Government.

Use of computed tomography increasing

Computed tomography (CT) is increasingly being used in Sweden and the other Nordic countries. CT can offer large benefits for patients. However, many examinations are unnecessary. In Sweden, an estimated 20 per cent of all CT examinations are unjustified. In order to draw the attention of medical services and other relevant stakeholders to this problem, radiation protection authorities in the Nordic countries have released a joint statement.

Swedish report on national stress tests submitted to the European Union

The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has now submitted the Swedish national report on stress tests of nuclear power plants in Sweden to the European Nuclear Safety Regulators Group (ENSREG).

Swedish Radiation Safety Authority now reviewing repository licence application

On 16 March 2011, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority received a licence application submitted by SKB (the Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company) for construction of a spent nuclear fuel repository to be located in Forsmark, Östhammar Municipality, in addition to an encapsulation facility for spent nuclear fuel in Oskarshamn.  

Emergency preparedness

The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is on alert 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Authority provides advice and information in the event of a nuclear energy accident as well as any other incident or accident involving radiation.

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