Guidance
How we regulate radiological and civil nuclear safety in the UK
An overview of the UK regulatory framework for all aspects of radiological and civil nuclear safety across the UK.
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This overview of the UK’s existing regulatory framework for radiological and civil nuclear safety outlines the work of 11 government departments and 16 regulatory bodies across the UK.
It covers 7 broad themes:
- occupational exposures
- civil nuclear safety
- public exposures and environmental protection
- medical and non-medical exposures
- consumer products and radiation
- transport of radioactive material
- emergency preparedness and response
It also sets out how we maintain our safety framework and demonstrate regulatory transparency. A summary of the UK’s policies on radiological and civil nuclear safety is set out in chapter 2.