IRE

National Institute for Radioelements

For the benefit of mankind
A public-utility company under private law, the IRE was founded in 1971 with a twofold mission. First making available everything radioactivity can contribute that may be beneficial to mankind. The IRE is now the second world producer of radioisotopes for medical use. Moreover, it plays a role in ensuring that radioactivity, whatever its origin, does not harm mankind. This is why IRE is at the leading edge in the development of techniques to measure radioactivity in the environment

Products and services
The IRE employs 130 people, 80% of whom come from scientific and technical backgrounds. 75% of its turnover is based on exports. In its radiochemistry laboratories, the institute produces radioisotopes for diagnostics and therapy in nuclear medicine. It builds automatic radioactivity control networks for the environment (air, rivers, seas, industrial sites, etc) and avails of its own nuclear metrology laboratories. The organization also ensures the design, development, construction, maintenance and safety controls for nuclear installations and, in addition, is responsible for radioactive waste. On its Class 1 nuclear site, which is secured and protected, several hectares of land are still available for new constructions



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