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South China Regional Office of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment Conducts Unannounced Special Inspection on Typhoon and Flood Prevention at Daya Bay Nuclear Power Base

To effectively strengthen the safety production defense line during the flood season, reinforce the primary responsibility of operating entities for typhoon and flood prevention, and prevent and mitigate nuclear safety risks posed by extreme weather such as typhoons and heavy rainfall, the South China Regional Office of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Supervision under the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (hereinafter referred to as the South China Regional Office) recently conducted an unannounced special inspection on typhoon and flood prevention at the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Base. After Typhoon Hongxia, some buildings at the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Base experienced issues such as roof leakage and water seepage. This inspection focused on the aforementioned weak links, conducting on-site verification of key critical points including the diesel generator buildings, the open intake channel for the cold source, and the combined pump house one by one. The inspection team went deep into the production frontline, meticulously examining equipment operating conditions,...

2026-08-06

Henan Provincial Ecological Environment Monitoring and Safety Center Conducts Special Inspection on Nuclear and Radiation Safety in Wancheng District, Nanyang

From July 29 to 30, 2026, a research team from the Henan Provincial Ecological Environment Monitoring and Safety Center visited Wancheng District, Nanyang City, to conduct special supervision and inspection on nuclear and radiation safety for randomly selected nuclear technology utilization units within the jurisdiction, accompanied throughout by the Wancheng Branch of the Nanyang Municipal Ecological Environment Bureau. The inspection focused on aspects including institutional development, personnel management, on-site protection, equipment operation, ledger documentation, emergency management, testing and evaluation, and system data of radiation units, with emphasis on identifying radiation safety risks and hidden dangers. The inspection team conducted detailed verification of radiation safety license applications to confirm whether relevant units carried out radiation operations in accordance with laws and regulations; it also examined the establishment of radiation safety management organizations, job responsibility implementation, certification of radiation workers, annual training, and assessment management.

2026-08-02

Pohang, South Korea, launches a special inspection for foodborne pathogens and radionuclides in summer seafood.

Pohang City in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, has recently launched a special safety inspection campaign for seafood during the summer season to address potential risks of foodborne illness associated with rising air and seawater temperatures. Ru

2026-07-27