Shipments of sealed sources between member states: Euratom 1493/93

Required documents

The following documents for the import or export of sealed sources to or from an EU member state are required:

  • a valid licence or transport notification;
  • a valid Euratom standard document 1493/93.

This Euratom document should be signed by the regulatory body of the importing country as an authentication for the import. This is the Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection in the Netherlands. The consignor of the sealed sources should have the signed Euratom document before he is allowed to export or import the sources. The authenticated Euratom document is proof that the recipient is entitled to receive the radioactive source(s). For the application of the authentication the standard document 1493/93 (Shipment of sealed sources between the member states of the European Community) can be downloaded from this website. The form is available in English, Dutch, German and French.

Euratom Quarterly report

Requirements

Holders of sealed sources and other relevant sources who have carried out a shipment of such sources, or arrange for such shipment to be carried out, must provide the competent authorities in the Member State of destination information in respect of deliveries during each calendar quarter, in conformity with the provision of article 6 of the Regulation.

How do I submit an Euratom quarterly report?

  • Consult the ANVS digital service
  • Sign in to your account
  • Choose 'Notification licensing'
  • Choose 'Notification transport other' and follow the instructions

How do I submit an Euratom standard document?

  • Consult the ANVS digital service
  • Sign in to your account
  • Choose 'Notification licensing'
  • Choose 'Notification transport other' and follow the instructions

You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt by e-mail from the ANVS with a registration number. In further communication with the ANVS concerning your Euratom document you will need this registration number in. When necessary the ANVS will contact you. The Euratom document shall be certified and sent to you by e-mail and by postal mail.