Authorization to transit radioactive materials

Definition

The authorization to transit radioactive materials is a document certifying the permission given to a company, already authorized to conduct transport operations, to transit radioactive substances through the European Union.

This picture represents the first page of a request for authorization to transit of radioactive substances in Luxembourg

Related products

Any substance that contains one or more radionuclides whose activity or concentration cannot be neglected for reasons of radiation protection is subject to authorization when transitting through Luxembourg.

Related procedures

The following procedure is described on the Guichet.lu website:

Related organizations

Companies whose business involves the transport and transit of radioactive substances must apply for prior authorization from the Radiation Protection Department.

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