The 2011 Tohoku Pacific Earthquake and the Accident at Fukushima NPP, its Consequences in Europe and in Japan

Presentation delivered by the European Commission representative at the 16th Meeting of the Inter-Agency Committee on Radiation Safety.

Presentation | 26 October 2011
1. Fukushima accident:
- Sequence of Events
- Radioactive releases and doses to the population in Japan

2. Impact on Europe and EC Actions:
- Basic Safety Standards
- Urgent information exchange (ECURIE)
- Import restrictions
a. Food & feed imports from Japan
b. Controls on non-food products

3. Impact on EU NPPs