Mistras has applied for a licence under the Nuclear Energy Act. Interested parties have the right to appeal against this licence amendment until 8 July 2026.
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Purpose of the licence
Mistras is engaged in industrial radiography. The company has applied for a change of licence in order to store more radioactive sources and X-ray equipment at its own premises at Hofweg 15 in Spijkenisse. Radioactive sources and X-ray equipment are used to irradiate objects at various locations in the Netherlands and in the Dutch sector of the continental shelf.
With industrial radiography, Mistras is able to inspect the quality of objects without damaging them, thereby enabling timely detection of deviations such as cracks or rust. This is especially important when the consequences are severe if an object fails because its quality no longer meets the required standards. Examples include pipelines, machine components, and pressure vessels for liquids and gases. A pipeline, for instance, may start leaking unnoticed, or a pressure vessel may rupture.
Appeals possible until 8 July 2026
If you wish to object to the licence, you can appeal to the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State until 8 July 2026. You may submit an appeal under three conditions. To submit an appeal, you must be an interested party directly affected by the licence. Additionally, you can submit an appeal if you previously submitted a statement of view for the draft licence. If you did not submit a statement of view previously, but cannot be reasonably held accountable for failing to do so, you may also submit an appeal.
More information about the licence
You can find more information in the licence on the government’s platform for executive agency publications: puc.overheid.nl/anvs.
Responses to the draft licence
Anyone who wanted could to submit a response to the draft licence between 25 March 2026 and 6 May 2026. No responses to the draft licence were received.
More information on this topic
Visit our website for more information about the draft licence and the associated documents. Please read the official announcement in the Government Gazette.
Questions?
Do you have any questions about this licence or the associated documents? Call the Information Point for Nuclear Energy Act Licences. They are available from Monday to Friday between 8.30 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on +31 88 489 05 00. You can also ask your question by email. In that case, send us an email with ‘Question concerning Mistras licence’ in the subject line.
Role of the ANVS
The Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection (ANVS) administers and assesses licencing applications based on the Nuclear Energy Act. We will only grant a licence if the applicant can ensure a safe situation. Mistras has shown that this is the case and that it is taking appropriate measures for the protection of people and the environment.