Environmental protection

Radioactivity - international policy

Radioactive substances policy in the UK is influenced by a number of international agreements. The UK is a member state of a number of international organisations with an interest in radioactive substances.

Here is a brief introduction to these international agreements and organisations:

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Page last modified: 10 February 2006

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs