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2010:21 Childhood leukaemia around nuclear facilities
The first indication of a possible relationship between living close to a nuclear installation and the risk of childhood leukaemia came from the United Kingdom in 1983. A cluster of childhood leukaemia in the town of Seascale which is located close to Sellafield was reported in a TV documen-tary. Since then almost 200 studies have been carried out in order to investi-gate the occurrence of...
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2010:44 Recent Research on EMF and Health Risk Seventh annual report from SSM:s Independent Expert Group on Electromagnetic Fields, 2010
This year has seen the publication of the long awaited Interphone study looking at brain tumour risk in mobile phone users. However, the advent of these new data does not change the overall picture being that for up to about ten years of mobile phone use associations with brain tumour risk are unlikely. This conclusion is based on the collective of studies on mobile phone use and brain tumour...
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2009:24 UV-radiation induced disease – roles of UVA and UVB
There is a large uncertainty concerning the impact of UVA and UVB radiation on the skin and eye. For example, UVA radiation used to be considered low risk since it was believed that DNA damage could only be caused by UVB radiation. However, recent studies show that UVA and UVB can give rise to similar DNA damages in human skin. Because of the potentially greater exposure to UVA while using...
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Licences for nuclear facilities
A licence is required to build, possess or operate a nuclear facility. Licensees must apply for a new licence if they make modifications that are beyond the scope of their current licence. This page contains information about the licensing process and how to apply for a licence.
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Licensing and notification for research involving ionising radiation
This page is intended for those planning to conduct research involving ionising radiation. It provides information on which types of research activities require a licence or a notification, and how to submit an application or notification.
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Permits for lasers
This page provides information to private individuals and professional practitioners who are planning to import, manufacture, acquire, possess, use, transfer ownership or grant use of a Class 3R, Class 3B or Class 4 laser. Here, you will find information about when a permit is required for these lasers and how you can apply for a permit.
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Final repository for radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel
One of the duties of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is to review the final disposal applications submitted to the Authority by Svensk Kärnbränslehantering AB (SKB). We review the applications with reference to the Swedish Act on Nuclear Activities and against our regulations, and issue pronouncements to the Swedish Government, which then makes licensing decisions.
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Decommissioning
The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority issues regulations governing the planning and undertaking of dismantling activities; what’s more, the Authority performs checks to ensure that the licence holder takes responsibility for the safe decommissioning of the facility.
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Research activities
Research activities in the field of nuclear safety and radiation protection encompass a broad spectrum of aspects in terms of nuclear safety, radiation protection and nuclear non-proliferation. Nuclear non-proliferation activities imply preventing nuclear material and equipment for civilian purposes from being used to manufacture nuclear weapons.
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SSMFS English
About the regulations in English Some of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority’s regulations (SSMFS) are available in English. The translations are unofficial versions of the Authority’s regulations. In the event of any discrepancy between the Swedish and English versions, the Swedish original will take precedence. The Authority's regulations in Swedish...