The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority is an authority under the Ministry of the Environment with national responsibility within the areas of nuclear safety, radiation protection and nuclear non-proliferation.
The Authority works proactively and preventively in order to protect people and the environment from the undesirable effects of radiation, now and in the future. We have more than 270 employees with expertise in fields such as engineering, natural and behavioural sciences, law, economics and communications.
We continually strive for development through continuous improvements based on established standards to maintain quality and standards to protect natural and working environments.
The Riksdag (Parliament) and the Government decide on the assignments and budget of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, but like other authorities, we make decisions independently on individual matters.The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority has a budget of approximately 400 million Swedish kronor per year. Our work is financed through tax funds and fees.
The Authority is headed by the Director General, Ann-Louise Eksborg, who has been appointed by the Government.