Radiological protection legislation
The purpose of the Radiological protection Act (RPA) is to protect people and the environment against dangers from ionizing radiation. The Act applies to all activities, installations, events and situations that may involve an ionizing radiation hazard.
The Radiological protection Act regulates the handling of radioactive substances and of installations, equipment and articles containing radioactive substances or capable of emitting ionizing radiation. It also applies to events that may lead to an increase in environmental radioactivity.
814.50 Radiological Protection Act (RPA)
Further information
Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Radiological Protection Division
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
Switzerland - 3003 Bern