Introductory provisions
§ 1 the aim of this law is to humans, animals and the environment
be protected against harmful effects of radiation.
section 2 of the Act applies to both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
With ionising radiation refers to gamma rays, x-rays,
particle radiation or other to their biological effect similar
radiation.
With non-ionising radiation refers to optical radiation, radiofrequency
radiation, low-frequency electric and magnetic fields, and ultrasound
or else to their biological effect similar to radiation.
section 3 of the Government or the authority that the Government may, in
the extent to which this can be done without the purpose of the Act;
provide for derogations from certain provisions of this law or the law of
the case of radioactive substances or technical devices that can produce
radiation.
section 4 of the Government shall, to the extent that because of the prevailing
special conditions are necessary for strengthening Defense Preparedness,
provide for total defense that deviate from this law.
section 5 With the business of radiation referred to in this law
1. the manufacture, import, export, transport, marketing,
the transfer, leasing, acquisition, possession and use of or
other comparable position with radioactive substances,
2. use of or other comparable position with
technical devices which can generate radiation. Law (1995:874).
5 a § in respect of goods and services intended for
consumers or likely to be used by
consumers also apply the product safety Act (2004:451).
Act (2004:456).
General obligations
section 6 of The doing business with radiation, taking into account
to the nature and the circumstances in which it is carried out
1. take the steps and observe the precautions needed to
prevent or counteract harm to humans, animals and the environment,
2. check and maintain the shielding on the site and in the
premises and other premises in which radiation is present,
3. well maintain technical devices as well as measurement and
radiation protection equipment used in the operation.
section 7 of The doing business with radiation shall respond to
those who are employed in the business has good knowledge of the
conditions, conditions and rules under which business is conducted
as well as becoming enlightened about the risks that may be associated with the business.
The operator shall ensure that the person is
employed in the business has the necessary training and knows what he is
shall respect to radiation protection shall operate satisfactorily.
7 a of the obligations referred to in paragraphs 6 and 7 also includes the
but doing business with radiation employs someone
to carry out the work in which such activities are carried out.
The obligations apply to the extent that it is needed to
protect the work against harmful effects of radiation.
Act (2000:264).
§ 8 the one who is engaged in activities with radiation, or
performs work where such activities are carried out, shall use the
safety devices and take the measures otherwise required
to radiation protection shall operate satisfactorily.
Act (2000:264).
§ 9 The manufacturing, to leave the country, or
grants a radioactive substance shall, by means of labelling or other
appropriate manner provide information which is of importance from
radiation protection point of view.
10 § whoever manufactures, to leave the country, or
grants a technical device that can generate radiation or who
contains a radioactive substance, shall respond to the device, when
the delivery to be put into service or before will be shown for marketing purposes,
is equipped with the necessary protective equipment and otherwise
offers a reliable security against damage to people, animals and the environment.
He shall through labeling or other appropriate means provide information
that is significant from the radiation protection point of view.
section 11 of The installing or performing maintenance work on a
device referred to in section 10 shall ensure that the radiation protection equipment
belonging to the appliance being put into place and that in general the measures
taken from the radiation protection point of view and based on the work.
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The Government or the authority, as the Government determines
may provide the additional rules necessary for the protection
against or for the control of radiation in the respects set forth in
6-11 sections.
In the case of radioactive substances include provisions in
the medicines Act (1992:859) and Act (2006:263) on the transport of
dangerous goods. Law (2006:268).
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The Government or the authority that the Government may announce additional rules necessary to protect against or for the control of radiation in the respects set forth in paragraphs 6 to 11.
In the case of radioactive substances are also provisions of the Act (2006:263) on the transport of dangerous goods and medicines Act (2015:315). Law (2015:318).
Radioactive waste, etc.
section 13 The carrying on or has carried on business with
radiation shall ensure that the radioactive waste
found in the business
1. is managed and, when needed, final disposal in a from
radiation protection point of view, or
2. be handed to a producer who, in accordance with the provisions
delivered with the support of the 15 Cape. section 6 of the environmental code is
obliged to take care of the waste.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
provide for the obligations laid down in the first subparagraph 1.
Law (2006:340).
section 14 of the operator or has operated with a technical
device which can generate radiation shall, to the extent that
provided by the Government or the authority, as the Government determines,
ensure that the device is destroyed when it is no longer to be
be used in the business.
Ban and testing, etc.
section 15 If it is called from the radiation protection point of view, the Government
or the authority that the Government provide for the prohibition of the
1. manufacture, to the country, transporting, marketing, transfer,
lease, acquire, hold, use or take other comparable
position with materials containing radioactive substances,
2. to produce, to the country, market, transfer, lease, acquire,
possess, use, install, maintain or take other comparable
position with a technical device that can generate radiation and that
not covered by the licence under this Act.
section 16 of the person who is under 18 years of age may not engage in activities
associated with ionizing radiation. Exceptions may only
made for the who for their education must deal with
radioactive substances or with a technical device that can generate
ionizing radiation.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
announce special rules in the case of those who are under 18
years and employed in activities with radiation.
Act (2000:264).
section 17 of the works from the radiation protection point of view involves special
risk for some workers in businesses with radiation or
in other businesses, Government or authority
the Government provide for
1. obligation on the operator to report data
relevant to the evaluation of the radiation risks,
2. specific conditions shall apply for the planning and
performance, and
3. Prohibition of work performed by such workers.
Law (2007:357).
section 18 of the one who is employed or to be employed in work with
ionizing radiation is required to submit to such
a medical examination is needed to determine whether he would be at particular
risk of injury from exposure to ionizing radiation. Government
or the authority that the Government may restrict this
obligation and otherwise communicate the details relating to the
the medical examination.
Only those who had undergone the medical examination referred to in the first subparagraph,
employed in work with ionising radiation. The one at the
the medical examination assessed run special risk for injury from exposure
for ionizing radiation shall not without the consent of the Government or
the authority that the Government engaged in work with
ionizing radiation.
If any, working with ionising radiation or because of their
employment may have been subjected to ionizing radiation, showing signs of
damage believed to be prompted by such radiation, he shall
through the Agency of the employer is given the opportunity to undergo
medical examination.
section 19 of the Government or the authority that the Government may announce
such regulations on the measurement and safety equipment, as well as for testing,
control and inspection which are significant from the radiation protection point of view.
Law (1990:236).
Licensing status, etc.
section 20 of the Licence required to
1. manufacture, to the country, transporting, marketing,
assign, lease, acquire, hold, use, dispose of,
recycle or reuse a radioactive substance or a
materials containing radioactive substances,
2. to produce, to the country, market, transfer,
lease, acquire, hold, use, install or
maintain a technical device that can and is intended to
emit ionizing radiation or such part of the device
which are significant from the point of view of radiation,
3. to produce, to the country, market, transfer,
lease, acquire, hold, use, install or
maintain other technical devices other than those referred to in (2)
and that can produce ionizing radiation, and for which
the Government or the authority, as the Government determines
prescribed requirements for the licence,
4. from the country to carry out radioactive substance, if not condition
available under the Act (2000:1064) on control of products with
dual-use items and technical assistance, or
5. overseas end of radioactive wastes or other
radioactive substance for which there is no planned and
acceptable use for, if the waste or substance comes from
a business with radiation in Sweden.
The permit requirement pursuant to the first paragraph 5 does not apply
1. radioactive waste after treatment or reprocessing
in Sweden will be sent for final disposal in the country where the waste has
raised or substance originates, or
2. discarded sealed sources that are returned to a
supplier or a manufacturer of such sources.
Law (2014:142).
20 a of the Permit under section 20 shall not relate to shipments of
radioactive waste to
1. a site south of 60 degrees south latitude,
2. a country outside the European Union if the country is a party to the
the partnership agreement between the members of the
African, Caribbean and Pacific States, of the one part, and
The European Community and its Member States, of the other part,
signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (SUN 2002:42), or
3. a country where imports of radioactive waste is prohibited
or where it may be assumed that there is a lack of ability to take care of
such waste in a safe manner. Law (2009:329).
20 b of a permit for disposal abroad under section 20
first paragraph 5 may be granted only if the
1. it between Sweden and the other country are an agreement on
disposal, and
2. the advantages of the disposal in the other country from
radiation protection point of view clearly outweighs the benefits of
final storage in Sweden. Law (2014:142).
20 c § Government may provide for what is required
to such an agreement if the disposal referred to in paragraph 20 (b)
to be accepted as the basis for a State. Law (2014:142).
section 21 of the Government or the authority that the Government may
provide for authorisation to manufacture, to the country
implement, market, transfer, lease, acquire, hold, use,
install or maintain a technical device that can generate
non-ionizing radiation or such part of the device which is of
essential from the radiation point of view.
section 22 questions about authorization under this Act be reviewed by Government
or the authority, as the Government determines.
The Government or the authority that the Government may, by
regulations grant a permit under this Act for public health authorities,
certain occupational groups or certain health care institutions, institutions or
companies.
22 a of Upon examination of cases under this Act or by the
notice of conditions under section 27, Chapter 5. paragraph 3 of the
the environmental code, shall apply. A permit or exemption
contribute to an environmental quality standard referred to in Chapter 5.
2 paragraph 1 environmental code not followed may be communicated only
If the State joined with the requirements needed to comply with
the norm or if there is such a condition for
conditions listed in Chapter 2. the third subparagraph of paragraph 7 the environmental code.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
provide that in cases where a licence under this Act
establishment of an eco-konsekvensbeskrivning in accordance with Chapter 6.
the environmental code that enables an overall assessment of a planned
construction, operations or action impact on human
health, the environment and management of soil and water and
other resources. Law (2010:889).
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Permit under this Act are not required for operations under the Act
(1984:3) on nuclear activities, unless otherwise stipulated in the
permits issued under the Act.
In the case of a permit to manufacture, to the country to introduce or market
radiopharmaceuticals are also provisions of the medicines Act
(1992:859) Act (1992:1205).
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Permit under this Act are not required for operations under the Act (1984:3) on nuclear activities, unless otherwise prescribed in a permit issued under the Act.
In the case of a permit to manufacture, to the country to introduce or market the radiopharmaceuticals are also provisions of the medicines Act (2015:315). Law (2015:318).
section 24 of The licences shall be limited to a certain period of time.
If the condition relating to the transport of radioactive waste to
or from Sweden, may not apply for longer time
than three years. Law (2009:329).
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Those who do not have a permit when required by 20 or
section 21 may only with the consent of the Government or the
authority that the Government decides to take care of a customs
radioactive substance or oförtullad technical device on the
referred to in Chapter 4. section 2 of the Customs Act (2000:1281). Otherwise
terms of the Act (1973:980) transport, storage and destruction
of införselreglerade goods, etc Law (2000:1287).
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Those who do not have permits for importation when required by section 20 or 21 may only with the consent of the Government or the authority that the Government decides to take care of a radioactive substance or a technical device with the application of a simplified procedure that is consistent with such customs legislation listed in Chapter 1. section 3 of the Customs Act (2016:253). Moreover Act (1973:980) transport, storage and destruction of införselreglerade goods, etc.
Law (2016:259).
Permit conditions, etc.
section 26 in connection with an authorization or under
the period of validity of the licensing authority may notify such
conditions for authorisation is needed with respect to radiation safety.
section 27 If an authorisation has been granted in accordance with the law (1984:3)
nuclear activities or during the period of validity of the authorization,
may the Government or authority the Government determines
announce the additional conditions that are necessary to take account of
radiation protection. If the permit relates to a nuclear facility;
However, conditions in considerable extent can affect design
of the installation or operation of this always subject to
the Government's review.
The Government or the authority that the Government may
provide that in case if the conditions referred to in the first
subparagraph is subject to the Government's examination shall be established in a
environmental impact assessment in accordance with Chapter 6. the environmental code.
Act (1998:841).
Revocation of authorization
section 28 of a permit under this Act may be revoked if
1. rules or conditions imposed pursuant to section 12, section 13
second paragraph, section 14, section 15, section 16, section 17, paragraph 19
or section 26 are not complied with in any material respect,
2. in other cases, there are serious reasons.
Supervision etc.
section 29 Supervision over compliance with this Act and the regulations
or conditions that have been notified under the Act shall be exercised by the
authorities as the Government determines.
section 30 the Government may provide for the
Municipal Councils performing tasks in environmental and
health protection zone shall exercise supervision over compliance with
in the case of solarieverksamhet which is conducted within the municipality.
Following the commitment by a municipality, Government or authority
as the Government also with regard to other activities
leave it to such a Board that in a certain respect, exercise
supervision.
It is said in the second paragraph does not apply to activities
of the armed forces, the Swedish defence materiel administration,
The Swedish fortifications agency or national defence radio establishment. In the case of
such activities, the Government or the authority
the Government determines after commitment of general physician transfer
to the consumer, in a certain respect, exercise supervision.
On the transfer of supervision is effected under this section, shall
What is said in the law of regulator also apply such a
Committee referred to in the first subparagraph or general physician.
Law (2006:653).
section 31 of The doing business under this Act shall, on request,
of the supervisory authority
1. provide the Agency with the information and provide the documents
needed for supervision,
2. give the Agency access to the facility or the site where
the activities are carried out for surveys and samples to the extent
needed for the oversight. For the outlet sample is not paid compensation.
The police authority shall provide the assistance needed for the purposes of supervision.
The Government or the authority that the Government may provide
If the obligation to pay the costs of a supervisory authority for
the sampling and examination of samples.
32 § supervisory authority may notify the injunctions and prohibitions
necessary in individual cases to this law or regulations, or
conditions given by virtue of the law shall be complied with.
If someone does not take an action incumbent on him under this Act, or
According to the rules or conditions that have been notified under the Act
or according to the regulator's order, the Agency may allow
take action at his expense.
33 § pending completion of a prescribed radiation action taken or
to ensure that an announced ban is respected,
the supervisory authority take possession of radioactive materials or technical
devices which can generate radiation or that contains a
radioactive substance.
The supervisory authority may also seal a technical device or
facility to prevent the farmed illegally.
The police authority shall provide the assistance needed for the measures referred to in
the first and second subparagraphs.
34 § decision on injunction or prohibition under this Act may
combined with a penalty.
Liability rules, etc.
35 § To fines or imprisonment of up to two years is convicted on that with
intent or gross negligence violates section 6, section 7, paragraphs 9-11
or section 13, first subparagraph 1. Law (2006:340).
36 § To fines or imprisonment of up to two years is convicted on that with
wilfully or negligently:
1. violates paragraph 16 or 20 § 1, 2 or 4,
2. violates regulations issued pursuant to section 12 of the first
paragraph, section 14, section 15, section 16, section 17, section 19 of the first
subparagraph 20 § 3 or section 21,
3. violates the conditions imposed under section 26 or 27,
4. violating the injunction or prohibition issued pursuant
first paragraph of section 32. Law (2006:340).
37 section to a fine person who with up or negligently:
1. violate the provisions of section 18 of the second and third subparagraphs,
2. fails to satisfy the request in accordance with section 31 of the supervisory authority
the first subparagraph,
3. provide incorrect information of importance in an application
or other document issued under this Act or regulation to which
issued by virtue of law.
section 38 accountability under this law are sentenced not in minor cases.
To liability under this law are judged not on liability for the offence,
be imposed under the criminal code or the Act (2000:1242) if the penalty for
smuggling.
39 § anyone who breached a penalty procedure or violated
an injunction is sentenced is not liable under this Act to act as
covered by the injunction or prohibition.
section 40 of radioactive substances or technical devices that have been
the subject of the offence under this law, or their value as well as
the exchange of such breach shall be declared forfeited, if not
is manifestly unfair.
The first paragraph also applies to containers or other
radiation protection devices pertaining to radioactive substances or
technical devices.
In addition to what is stated in the first and second subparagraphs may property
has been used as a tool for offences under this law explained
forfeited, if necessary to prevent crimes or if it
otherwise, there are special reasons. The same applies to property which has been
intended to be used as a tool for offences under this Act;
If the offence has been completed. Instead of property may then
value is declared forfeited. Act (2005:299).
section 41 The provisions of which, because of this Act, or
regulations issued under the law have taken
some of the data may not improperly disclose or exploit
them, if they relate to the
1. the business or operating conditions,
2. the data needed for the country's defense, or
3. safety and security measures relating to transport
or disposal of such radioactive substances listed in
Council Directive 2003/122/Euratom of 22 december 2003 on
the control of high activity sealed radioactive sources
and orphan sources.
In the public activities apply instead the provisions
in publicity and secrecy (2009:400).
Law (2009:436).
42 § Decision in the individual case under this law may
be appealed to the administrative court. Decisions on issues
referred to in section 27 or section 30, third paragraph be appealed, however,
with the Government.
Leave to appeal is required for an appeal to the administrative court.
Rules on the appeal of a decision by the authorities referred to in
This law on the basis of an authorization pursuant to the law announced
by the Government.
Decision given pursuant to this Act shall apply
immediately unless otherwise determined. Law (2009:329).
Fees
43 § Government or authority the Government determines
may provide for fees for regulatory activities
According to this law. The Government may transfer to the municipalities to
notify such provisions in the case of a municipal
Government activities. Law (2007:357).
Transitional provisions
1988:220
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 July 1988.
2. this Act shall repeal the radiation Act (1958:110).
3. the provisions of sections 13 and 14 do not apply to the
have ceased to operate before the entry into force.
4. Regulations and decisions in specific cases that have been notified under
the radiation Act (1958:110) shall be deemed to have been granted in accordance with
the corresponding provisions of this Act. The who at the time of entry into force is
such approved supervisor referred to in paragraph 4 of the first-mentioned law, next to
its other determined even then carrying out the tasks which arrived on
the Superintendent. What with the support of the same law stipulated if
requirements for the competence of the Director shall apply also to the other performing
the corresponding data.
5. the Present law or regulation a reference to Regulation
that has been replaced by the provisions of this Act apply instead the
new provisions. Act (1963:115) on extended vacation for some
workers with radiological work should, however, also after
upon entry into force apply to workers in such work as referred to in paragraph 1 of the
the first paragraph of the radiation Act (1958:110).
1995:69
This law shall enter into force on 1 april 1995. Decision given
before the entry into force in accordance with the provisions of the older appeal.
1998:841
1. this law shall enter into force on 1 January 1999.
2. A case for authorization shall be dealt with and be assessed under
older provisions, if the case is initiated before this law
date of entry into force. The provisions on environmental quality standards in the
Environment Act shall be applied immediately.
