Packaging of radioactive materials

The standard describes the packaging rules of radioactive materials (except for fissile materials, spent fuel elements and bulk radioactive materials) for two groups. Type 'A' packaging assures that the radioactive materials should not go loose or spread out in case of an accident. Type 'B' contains additional, more strickt requirements concerning shielding etc. The packaging rules for radioactive materials of unusual shapes are also reported, including qualifications and inspection regulations of packaging regarding radioactive materials of both usual and unusual shape. The latter involves dissolution testing and qualification techniques. The data required in the certificates for the authorities are summarized. (Sz.J.)