The ANVS has designated TÜV SÜD as an inspection body for nuclear pressure equipment. You may lodge an objection to our decision until 12 November 2026.
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Inspection of nuclear pressure equipment from design through to use
On 5 August 2026, TÜV SÜD submitted an application to the ANVS for authorisation to inspect nuclear pressure equipment. TÜV SÜD inspects pressure equipment from the design stage through to manufacture. Nuclear pressure equipment is equipment designed to contain liquids or gases at high pressure in nuclear power plants and reactors.
Inspection body designated for five years
In its decision (Dutch) dated 1 October 2026, the ANVS designated TÜV SÜD as an inspection body. The ANVS decision is valid for five years.
Interested parties may lodge an objection until 12 November 2026
Interested parties may lodge an objection to our decision until 12 November 2026. To do so, submit a notice of objection containing the following information:
- the date;
- your address;
- the reasons for your objection;
- your signature.
Send your notice of objection to: Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection, with reference ‘Objection to TÜV SÜD designation’, PO Box 16001, 2500 BA The Hague.
Interim relief in urgent cases
If your objection is urgent, you may also apply for interim relief. Such an application enables you to request that a decision be suspended until the Administrative Jurisdiction Division of the Council of State has ruled on your application. You may submit this application after filing your notice of objection. To do so, use the Council of State’s digital portal. (Dutch) You will need a DigiD (Dutch digital identity) for this. A court fee is payable for the consideration of an application for interim relief. If you would like more information about the costs or have any other questions about this procedure, please call the Council of State on +31 (0)70 426 44 26.
Would you like to find out more?
Please read the official announcement in the Government Gazette. (Dutch)