Radiation Protection Ordinance. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance on the protection against damage from ionizing radiation. Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Radiation Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The purpose of the present Ordinance is to regulate principles and requirements for the protection of human beings and the environment against harmful effects resulting from ionizing radiation of radioactive substances. The text consists of 118 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Protection of humans and the environment against radioactive substances or ionizing radiation resulting from various activities (2); Protection of human beings and the environment against n Full text German Website www.bgbl.de References - Legislation Amended by Act amending the Atomic Energy Act and other provisions. Legislation | Germany | 2008 Keyword: Radiation, Transport/storage, Energy conservation/energy production, Nuclear energy, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amending Act introducing a new definition of the various bodies operating within the Federal Minister for Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection. Legislation | Germany | 2007 Keyword: Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX