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International cooperation
International cooperation is a shared objective of many countries, with a focus on improving the level of safety of nuclear power, improving radiation protection, and strengthening work towards nuclear non-proliferation. In our areas of operation, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority actively contributes to Sweden ’ s fulfilment of its international commitments.
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News and press
News items published by the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority in English are available via the side menu. Our press service assists journalists seeking contact with specific experts at the Authority or who have questions about our operations.
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About the Authority
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority reports to the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise and has mandates from the Swedish Government within the areas of nuclear safety, radiation protection, security, and nuclear non-proliferation.
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Civil preparedness and response
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is a civil emergency authority. This means that the Government has assigned us responsibilities that are of particular importance to Sweden’s emergency preparedness and total defence. ...
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Contact
Telephone: +46 8 799 40 00 Fax: +46 8 799 40 10 Email: registrator@ssm.se...
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Research
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority funds research amounting to approximately 120 million Swedish kronor annually. The purpose is to strengthen both the Authority’s own expertise and Sweden’s national competence in the area. For those conducting research involving ionising radiation, the Authority drafts and issues regulations, imposes specific requirements, carries out supervision,...
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Environmental surveillance and assessments
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has a comprehensive environmental surveillance programme for electromagnetic fields and radioactive materials. This programme consists of a number of sub-programmes, for example covering radiofrequency fields in the surroundings and radionuclides on airborne particles.
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Nuclear non-proliferation
Nuclear non-proliferation activities have the purpose of ensuring that nuclear materials, nuclear equipment and technical information are only used for peaceful purposes. ‘Nuclear materials’ refers to uranium, plutonium and thorium. These materials are used by the nuclear power industry, but they could also be used to manufacture nuclear weapons.
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Medical exposures
Radiation is used in connection with several kinds of examinations, therapies and treatments in the care sector. Those who perform medical or dental care are responsible for ensuring that their practices are safe for patients, staff and the general public.
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