IAEA Code of Conduct: 20 Years of Progress in Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources
More than 270 legal and technical experts from 128 countries and four international organizations have convened this week in Vienna, Austria, to review progress achieved in the safety and security of radioactive sources and address areas in need of imp... Continue reading
Nuclear Explained – How do Nuclear Sciences Ensure Food is Safe to Eat?
Food safety is a critical aspect of public health and global food security. Since consumers cannot always see, taste or smell the threat of contaminated food, food safety laboratories backed by nuclear science serve as a line of defence to detect and p... Continue reading
IAEA Safety Mission Sees Significant Progress at France’s Belleville Nuclear Power Plant, Encourages Continued Improvement
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts said the operator had strengthened operational safety at France’s Belleville Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and addressed the findings of the previous IAEA review in 2021. Continue reading
IAEA Mission Reviews Czech Regulatory Framework for Nuclear Safety
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission said the Czech Republic is committed to maintaining and strengthening its robust regulatory framework for nuclear and radiation safety. Continue reading
IAEA Mission Says Portugal Committed to the Safe Management of Radioactive Waste, Sees Areas for Improvement
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission said that Portugal is committed to ensuring the safe and effective management of radioactive waste. The mission also noted a need to further develop the national radioactive waste management programm... Continue reading
IAEA DG Grossi in China: Nuclear Energy, Safety and Cooperation
While China comes in third for nuclear power generation today – after France and United States of America – by 2030, the country is expected to lead the world in installed capacity of nuclear power. Continue reading
IAEA Task Force on Fukushima Daiichi Treated Water Release Conducts Final Mission to Japan Prior to Publication of its Safety Assessment
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Task Force conducting a safety review of Japan’s plan to release treated water into the sea at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS) will next week carry out its final mission to Japan before pu... Continue reading
New International Body Composition Reference Charts for Infants Help Tackle Malnutrition
Establishing a strong nutritional foundation during the first two years of life has been globally recognized by experts as a priority to ensure optimal growth, functional development and health later on in life. Continue reading

