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Waste Management and Disposal of Nuclear Facilities

Lagerung radioaktiver Abfälle im Rückbau

Legally Compliant Handling of Radioactive Waste from Nuclear Installations

The safe disposal of radioactive waste from nuclear facilities is subject to the highest technical and regulatory standards. TÜV NORD supports licensing and regulatory authorities – and, in international contexts, also operators and waste management organizations – with independent inspections, radiological assessments, and legally sound documentation. The objective is a compliant, traceable, and safe approach to handling low-, intermediate-, and high-level radioactive waste – from classification to final disposal.

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For Safe and Resource-Efficient Disposal

TÜV NORD ensures legally sound processes – from waste characterization and conditioning to packaging, transport, clearance, and final disposal. Through expert assessments, quality assurance services, and technical consulting, we enable reliable and sustainable waste management in compliance with applicable laws and both national and international standards.

EXPERTISE ACROSS THE ENTIRE NUCLEAR LIFE CYCLE

Our Services

On behalf of regulatory authorities, we support all safety-relevant aspects across the entire life cycle of nuclear facilities – through technically sound assessments, expert reports, and inspections.

  • Categorization into LLW / ILW / HLW
  • Assessment of radiotoxicity, half-life, and heat generation
  • Laboratory analysis for repository compatibility (ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 14001)

  • Evaluation of treatment and immobilization methods
  • Review of interim storage concepts, packaging systems, and documentation
  • Assessment based on international and national standards, including ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 19443 (quality requirements for the nuclear supply chain), and IAEA SSR-5 (safety requirements for radioactive waste disposal)

  • Assessment of shielding, containment, and structural integrity
  • Support with transport approvals in accordance with ADR, RID, IMDG, SSR-6
  • Safety analyses for road, rail, and sea transport

  • Consulting on repository approval and long-term safety
  • Review of national acceptance criteria and regulatory documentation
  • Development of disposal strategies suitable for licensing
  • Evaluation of waste packages based on national acceptance criteria
     

  • Inspections of transport and storage containers for radioactive materials, including associated transport and handling procedures

  • Expert assessments, continuous monitoring, and recurring inspections of:

    - Dismantling and remote handling technologies

    - General mechanical engineering systems

    - Storage and handling equipment for radioactive materials

     

RECOGNIZED. EXPERIENCED. TÜV NORD.

Expert Organization for Nuclear Safety within the TÜV NORD GROUP

For more than 60 years, TÜV NORD has been a recognized and independent expert organization in the field of nuclear safety – both nationally and internationally. Our specialists support licensing and regulatory processes in the nuclear sector with technically sound, legally robust assessments and expert reports throughout the entire nuclear life cycle.

Our evaluation and inspection services are based on the German Atomic Energy Act (AtG), the Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG), and the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV), as well as on the requirements of the IAEA and national supervisory authorities. In addition, we align with the WENRA Safety Reference Levels to support the harmonization of European regulatory standards.

Certified quality management in accordance with ISO 9001 and accredited inspection and testing bodies in line with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 ensure the reliability and consistency of our services. In doing so, we foster trust, transparency, and acceptance – for operators, regulators, and international project partners alike.

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TÜV NORD EnSys GmbH & Co. KG

tnensys@tuev-nord.de
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