FANR signs cooperation pacts with UK and Canada

They will enable exchange of information on the peaceful use of nuclear energy

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has signed two cooperation agreements with leading nuclear regulators to exchange knowledge and information related to the peaceful use of nuclear energy as well as safety and regulatory-related information.

The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the 61st General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held in Vienna, Austria, where FANR joined other UAE delegation members.

“Cooperating with leading international organisations and countries in nuclear regulation is a necessity nowadays. Being the UAE’s nuclear regulator, FANR is gearing up its efforts to ensure a peaceful nuclear programme as well as regulate nuclear-related activities that serve the nation’s goals,” said Christer Viktorsson, director-general of UAE Federal Authority Nuclear Regulation.

The first was an ‘Information Exchange Arrangement’ signed with the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) of Great Britain. The arrangement aims to exchange information on matters related to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. It will enable the exchange of information on legislation, regulations, licences as well as construction, operation and decommissioning of nuclear installations.

The second was signed with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) to exchange safety and regulatory-related information. It covers regulatory aspects of the safety and security of nuclear power plants and radioactive source, safety-related research in connection with licensing and regulatory control of nuclear facilities and other aspects. The CNSC is a Canadian federal government agency responsible for licensing, regulating and establishing technical requirements for all nuclear-related activities. the for