Strahlenschutz

The regional trade supervisory offices of the structural and licensing directorates perform the following tasks with regard to radiation protection:

• licensing
  • the operation of X-ray facilities and irradiation equipment,
  • the handling and disposal of other radioactive substances,
  • the use of occupationally exposed persons in external facilities and installations, including the registration of radiation passports,
• Acceptance of notifications for the operation of X-ray equipment,
• Certification of the required specialist knowledge or expertise in radiation protection
• Examination of the appointment of radiation protection officers
• Supervision in companies, research laboratories, hospitals and medical, dental and veterinary practices to ensure that the equipment (e.g. X-ray equipment, irradiation equipment, radiometric level measurement systems) and radionuclide laboratories are operated in accordance with the statutory provisions and in compliance with special licensing requirements.
• Monitoring the transportation of radioactive substances.
• Measures to avert danger and investigations in the event of loss, discovery and accidents involving other radioactive substances.

For certain services, fees are charged in accordance with the State Fees Act in conjunction with the general fee schedule or the special fee schedule for fees in the area of responsibility of the Ministry of the Environment, Forestry and Consumer Protection on the basis of ordinances.

Further information can be found on the website of the Ministry of the Environment, Energy, Food and Forestry.

Please contact the responsible structural and approval directorate.