Present activities of the European Commission in the field of safety of radiation sources and security of radioactive materials

The Euratom Treaty is the legal basis for legislative action of the European Union in the field of radiation protection, covering also the safety of radiation sources and the security of radioactive materials. The Treaty, signed by all European Union Member States, obliges the European Union to issue appropriate legislation in order to protect workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation. The paper provides an overview of European and national legislation, derived directly or indirectly from the Euratom Treaty, in this field. (author)