[en] In this paper a brief description is given of the Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate (SNPI) and its working methods in the field of licensing procedures and inspection activities. SNPI has introduced a system to be kept continuously enforced about the operation of the nuclear power plants. This information is used in the preparation work preceding the inspections. Experience obtained from the inspection activities show that inspection frequency has been lower than planned, documentation can be improved and that good relations between the authority and the utilities, including the operating personnel, is to the benefit of the nuclear safety