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Radioactive substances; application for authorization for handling

The handling of other radioactive substances or the significant modification of an activity requiring a license in connection with the handling of other radioactive substances is subject to licensing and must be applied for with the competent authority.

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The handling of other radioactive substances (new permit) and the significant modification of a so-called "activity requiring a permit" in connection with the handling of other radioactive substances (modification permit) requires a permit.

The Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU), as the competent authority, issues a permit for the handling of other radioactive substances upon application. The documents and evidence required for the application for approval are regulated in the Radiation Protection Act and must be provided during the procedure.

"Other radioactive substances" are radioactive substances that are not nuclear fuels. A license in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act is required for handling the latter. Exceptions are small quantities of nuclear fuels, which are considered other radioactive substances under certain conditions.

The term "handling" is defined as an activity in the Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG). This refers to the extraction, storage, treatment, processing and other use or disposal of artificially produced and naturally occurring radioactive substances. A license for handling other radioactive substances is only required if the activity of the substances exceeds the exemption limits of the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV).

Companies, facilities and persons planning to handle radioactive substances in Bavaria can apply to the LfU for a license to handle other radioactive substances.

General requirements for the granting of a license are regulated in the Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG). A license is granted if

  • Applicants and radiation protection officers are reliable and competent,
  • Sufficiently qualified and trained personnel are available,
  • The necessary equipment is available and protective measures have been taken in accordance with the state of the art in science and technology,
  • The activity is justified and there are no other regulations to the contrary,
  • There is a legal provision for compensation,
  • Protection against interference and the effects of third parties is guaranteed

The LfU can limit the permit if the requirements can only be checked during trial operation. During trial operation, use on humans is excluded.

  • The following documents must be submitted:

    As a rule, the following information and evidence must be submitted for the processing of the permit application by the authority (not an exhaustive list):

    • Place of handling
    • Specification of the scope of the license applied for (nuclides, planned handling activity, open and/or enclosed radioactive substances)
    • In the case of use on humans, the intended procedures (diagnostics, therapy)
    • List of radiation protection officers
    • List of persons authorized for the application and technical implementation
    • Proof of acquisition of the necessary specialist knowledge in radiation protection
    • If applicable, proof of updating the required specialist knowledge in radiation protection
    • Proof of reliability (by means of a form or by submitting a police clearance certificate)
    • If applicable, license to practice medicine (in the context of the use of radioactive substances on humans or in veterinary medicine)
    • Proof of insurance to fulfill a legal obligation to pay damages (cover provision)
    • Technical equipment and operational details
    • Information on structural radiation protection
    • Information on quality assurance and physical radiation protection control
    • Radiation protection instructions
    • Proof of registration with the medical or dental authority (for use on humans)
    • Extract from the commercial register or partnership register
    • Proof of a safety concept

The necessary documents must be submitted to the LfU together with the application.

The application can be submitted electronically via the application for approval for the handling of other radioactive substances (see "Online procedure").

The LfU checks the completeness of the documents and the approval requirements and, if necessary, requests the submission of missing evidence.

If necessary, the LfU may involve experts in the assessment process.

After a positive review of the application and all documents, the LfU issues the license for handling other radioactive substances.

The notification is sent by post by the LfU.

100.00 to 9,250.00 EUR

The application must be submitted in good time before the planned start of activities. The handling of radioactive substances may only take place once a permit has been issued.

6 weeks to 6 months

The examination of the structural requirements for radiation protection as a prerequisite for approval is also examined by the LfU as part of the approval procedure. The LfU recommends contacting the authorities at an early stage and involving them in the planning process so that any necessary structural requirements can be included in the construction planning.

The fire and theft protection requirements for the storage of other radioactive materials must be assessed by qualified experts.

The required theft protection measures from the HRQ value in accordance with the Radiation Protection Ordinance Annex 4 Table 1 Column 4 require more far-reaching security concepts, which are described in the Guideline for Protection against Interference Measures and Other Effects of Third Parties when Handling and Transporting Other Radioactive Substances (SEWD Guideline for Other Radioactive Substances). The SEWD Guideline is subject to state secrecy and is therefore a non-public document. In this case, please contact the LfU at an early stage.

An appeal against the decision may be lodged with the competent administrative court within one month of notification.

Status: 06.02.2026
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