Instructions for how to apply nuclear safeguards on nuclear materials at KI

These instructions describe required actions for work and research involving nuclear materials (Uranium and Torium) at Karolinska Institutet (KI). The instructions reflect both national and international requirements for holding, usage and storage of nuclear materials at KI.

Instructions for nuclear safeguards at KI are based on legislation, ordinances and regulations from the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten, SSM).

  • Diary number: 1-171/2025
  • Dnr preg. version: 1-861/2020
  • Decision date:
  • Validity period: Until further notice
  • Decision: Safety and security manager
  • Document type: Instructions
  • Handled by department/unit: Säkerhetsenheten
  • Preparation with: Head of administration, safety & security manager, radiation protection representative, radiation protection assistant, research group leader/core facility manager, head of department, export control coordinator
  • Revision with respect to: Clarification of role descriptions, audit of export controls

Summary of the instructions

The instructions, in combination with courses and annual reconciliation with KI’s radiation protection expert, form the basis for KI to meet the applicable requirements for nuclear safeguards.

Instructions for nuclear safeguards at KI are based on legislation, ordinances and regulations from the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (Strålsäkerhetsmyndigheten, SSM).

Instructions in full