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Safe Radiation Protection for Screening Systems and Imaging Equipment

Reliable radiation protection plays a key role in security, customs and airports. Baggage scanners and mobile screening systems work with X-ray technology that must be regularly tested and monitored in order to fulfil the legal requirements of the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV).

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In security-critical areas such as airports, customs stations, police facilities or correctional institutions, radiation-based screening systems are increasingly in use – including baggage scanners, imaging systems and X-ray technology for object inspection.

The operation of these systems is subject to the strict requirements of the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV). Operators are obliged to notify or obtain approval for their systems and to undergo regular expert inspections.

TÜV NORD supports you with legally compliant inspections, professional classification and complete documentation of your security technology – reliable, independent and officially recognised.

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Applications, Services and Legal Requirements

Typical Facility Types and Fields of Application

In security-sensitive areas such as airports, border crossings, correctional institutions or customs stations, various systems employing ionising radiation are in use – for example X-ray equipment for baggage screening. The operation of such technology is subject to specific requirements under the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV).

  • X-ray systems for baggage and parcel screening (stationary & mobile)
  • Security scanners using ionising radiation in high-security areas
  • Mail screening systems in embassies or government agencies
  • Mobile X-ray systems in customs services

Our Services at a Glance

TÜV NORD supports you in the planning, operation and documentation of your screening technology – reliable, recognised and independent:

  • Initial and recurring expert inspections in accordance with § 88 StrlSchV
  • Classification of controlled and restricted areas based on dose rate
  • Assessment of shielding, access control and signage
  • Preparation of complete radiation protection documentation for authorities
  • Support in the implementation of organisational protection measures
  • Specialist courses and training for security and screening personnel
Sicherheitskontrolle am Flughafen: Gepäckdurchleuchtung mit Röntgengerät zur Erhöhung von Sicherheit und Strahlenschutz

Legal Requirements at a Glance – National and International

The legally compliant operation of radiation facilities depends on equipment type, location and application scenario, and is subject to strict requirements of the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV) – and increasingly also to international standards.


In Germany, the following legal provisions apply, among others:

  • § 88 StrlSchV: Expert inspection prior to commissioning and at defined intervals
  • Notification or licensing requirement: depending on design, radiation source and field of application

 

TÜV NORD supports you in ensuring compliance – with reliable measurement data, complete documentation and concrete recommendations for technical and organisational protection measures – both nationally and internationally.

Your Partner for Safe Radiation Protection

As a nationally recognised expert organisation, active both nationally and internationally, and with experience in radiation protection for nuclear installations, we guarantee the highest precision and legal compliance – even in the most sensitive security environments. Our experts support you from planning and operation through to the decommissioning of your facilities.

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Do you require a licence, inspection or training in radiation protection? Use our contact form or write to us directly by email.

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