Expertise across the entire nuclear life cycle
TÜV NORD supports the civil use of nuclear technology as an independent expert organization throughout the entire nuclear life cycle – from licensing and operation to decommissioning and final disposal. Our services include safety evaluations, radiation protection assessments, and comprehensive technical inspections.
Our services for nuclear technology and radiation protection
Our range of services covers the full scope of the civil nuclear life cycle: from expert support in nuclear licensing and regulatory procedures to the assessment of technical components, systems, and facilities – including mechanical and electrical engineering aspects – through to the decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear facilities, as well as the storage and disposal of radioactive materials.
Our work is based on the German Atomic Energy Act (AtG), the Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG), and the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV), while also incorporating recognized national and international technical standards (e.g. KTA, IAEA, DIN, ISO, IEC, ASME) to ensure the highest levels of quality and regulatory compliance for your projects.
All assessments and evaluations are conducted within a certified quality management system (DIN EN ISO 9001) and by accredited bodies in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 (inspection bodies) and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 (testing laboratories). In addition, we offer proven expertise in the certification of civil nuclear supply chains through our accreditation to ISO 19443.
Our expert reports are legally robust, compliant with regulations, and provide clear traceability.
We provide expert support for safety-related matters applicable to a wide range of nuclear facilities, , and nuclear transports – both nationally and internationally. We also comprehensively address nuclear security aspects, such as protection against unauthorized access or sabotage.
This includes:
The operation, post-operational phase, and especially the decommissioning of nuclear facilities pose the highest demands on radiation protection – both nationally and internationally.
TÜV NORD supports regulatory authorities, as well as operators and stakeholders in international contexts, as an independent and trusted partner. Our services are grounded in in-depth technical expertise, interdisciplinary understanding, and comprehensive assessments. We work in accordance with applicable national regulations as well as international standards and recommendations – including those from IAEA, EURATOM, and WENRA – always with neutrality, reliability, and independence.
Our services include:
TÜV NORD is your nationally recognized partner for safe and legally compliant radiation protection in medicine, industry, and research. We support you with licensing, acceptance testing, and expert inspections – in accordance with the Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG) and Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV).
For more than 60 years, TÜV NORD has been a recognized and independent expert organization in the field of nuclear safety – both nationally and internationally. Our specialists support licensing and regulatory processes in the nuclear sector with technically sound, legally robust assessments and expert reports throughout the entire nuclear life cycle.
Our evaluation and inspection services are based on the German Atomic Energy Act (AtG), the Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG), and the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV), as well as on the requirements of the IAEA and national supervisory authorities. In addition, we align with the WENRA Safety Reference Levels to support the harmonization of European regulatory standards.
Certified quality management in accordance with ISO 9001 and accredited inspection and testing bodies in line with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 ensure the reliability and consistency of our services. In doing so, we foster trust, transparency, and acceptance – for operators, regulators, and international project partners alike.