Procedure descriptions
Report on the extraction, production, acquisition, disposal and other movements of radioactive substances
You hold a licence to handle other radioactive substances under the Radiation Protection Act. In that case, you are obliged to notify the competent authority within one month of the extraction, production, acquisition, supply and other disposition of radioactive substances.
The nature of the transaction (e.g. acquisition, supply), the type of radioactive substances (e.g. radionuclide, number of the sealed source, molybdenum-99/technetium-99m generator) and the level of activity must also be specified.
Responsible authority
The regional council in whose district your firm, business or organisation (hospital, surgery, company) is located.
Details
Prerequisite
You hold a licence to handle other radioactive substances in accordance with the Radiation Protection Act.
Procedure
You can submit the notification electronically or in writing.
Deadlines
within a month
Required documents
When purchasing sealed radioactive substances, a certificate must be provided confirming that the container is leak-proof and free from contamination.
Costs
included in the annual fee for monitoring by the relevant regional council
Miscellaneous
You can find the document for the written notification on the joint website of the regional councils.
Legal basis
Verordnung zum Schutz vor der schädlichen Wirkung ionisierender Strahlung (Strahlenschutzverordnung - StrlSchV):
- § 85 Absatz 1 Buchführung und Mitteilung
- § 94 Absatz 2 Abgabe radioaktiver Stoffe
Release note
Machine generated, based on the German release by: Umweltministerium Baden-Württemberg, 29.08.2025