IRRS follow-up mission to France - October 2017

13 II. OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE The purpose of this IRRS follow-up mission was to conduct a review of the radiation and nuclear safety regulatory framework and activities in France, specifically the measures undertaken following the recommendations and suggestions of the 2014 IRRS mission. The review was carried out by comparison of existing arrangements against the IAEA Safety Standards. The IRRS review scope included all facilities and activities regulated by ASN. It is expected that the IRRS mission will facilitate regulatory improvements in France and other Member States from the knowledge gained and experiences shared by ASN, IRRS reviewers, and through the evaluation of the effectiveness of the nuclear and radiation regulatory framework in France and its good practices.