The ANVS has designated Vinçotte as an inspection body for nuclear pressure equipment.
You can lodge an objection to our decision until 26 November 2026.
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Inspection of design and manufacture of nuclear pressure equipment
Nuclear pressure equipment is equipment designed to contain liquids or gases at high pressure in nuclear power plants and reactors. Vinçotte inspects pressure equipment from the design stage through to manufacture.
Designation as inspection body for five years
In its decision (Dutch) dated 15 October 2026, the ANVS designated Vinçotte as an inspection body for the design and manufacturing stages. This ANVS decision is valid for five years.
Objections possible until 26 November 2026
Interested parties can lodge an objection to our decision until 26 November 2026. To do so, submit a notice of objection containing the following information:
- The date
- Your name
- Your address
- The reasons for your objection
Interim relief in urgent cases
If your objection is urgent, you may also apply for interim relief. Such relief can be used to suspend a decision 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).