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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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Industry and trade
Ionising radiation is used in industry for applications such as measuring densities, thicknesses and levels, analysing materials, deionising air, and locating cracks or abnormalities. There are businesses that specialise in selling, leasing out, installing or maintaining radiation sources or equipment that can emit ionising radiation.
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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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Radon
Radon is a radioactive gas that arises naturally in bedrock when radium decays. Long-term exposure to radon gas gives an elevated risk of developing lung cancer. The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority estimates that radon in dwellings causes around 500 cases of lung cancer per year in Sweden, most commonly among smokers.
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Pronouncement on repository applications made to the Swedish Government
On 23 January 2018, the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, SSM, in its capacity as a preparatory authority, submitted its pronouncement to the Government regarding SKB's licence applications for final disposal of spent nuclear fuel. SSM recommends approval of SKB's applications under the Act on Nuclear Activities for licences to construct a repository for spent nuclear fuel, located at...
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Call for research funding in radiation safety and nuclear non-proliferation 2026
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) is announcing research funding in the field of radiation safety (“strålsäkerhet”) and nuclear non-proliferation. In total, SSM plans to allocate 81 million SEK for use during 2026–2031. Applications must be received by SSM no later than 21 April 2026. Please note that this is a translation of the original Swedish announcement. Any differences...
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Nuclear facilities in operation in Sweden
At the present time, there are three nuclear power plants in operation in Sweden. These are the plants of Forsmark, Oskarshamn and Ringhals.
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