RPS Resources

Radioactive Substances Act 1993 Exemption Orders

Exemption orders under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (RSA93) for use by the radiation industry and research organisations using radioactive sources.

Exemption Orders Relating to Natural Radioactivity

• Phosphatic Substances, Rare Earths etc - Exemption Order 1962
• Precipitated Phosphate - Exemption Order 1963
• Uranium and Thorium - Exemption Order 1962
• Prepared Uranium & Thorium Compounds - Exemption Order 1962
• Geological Specimens - Exemption Order 1962
• Lead - Exemption Order 1962
• Natural Gas - Exemption Order 2002

Exemption Orders Relating to Products Containing Radioactivity

• Luminous Articles - Exemption Order 1985
• Testing Instruments - Exemption Order 2006
• Smoke Detectors - Exemption Order 1980
• Gaseous Tritium Light Devices - Exemption Order 1985
• Electronic Valves) Exemption Order 1967

Exemption Orders Relating to Specific Types of Undertaking

• Schools - Exemption Order 1963
• Exhibitions - Exemption Order 1962

Exemption Orders Relating to the Transit of Radioactivity

• Waste Closed Sources - Exemption Order 1963
• Storage in Transit - Exemption Order 1962

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