The Federal Agency for Nuclear Control promotes the effective protection of the general public, workers and the environment against the hazards of ionising radiation. THE ESSENCE OF OUR WORK * Anticipating, informing and regulating: We work continuously to improve regulations so that they reflect reality. We run campaigns to raise awareness and to promote prevention. We provide information to our stakeholders. * Licensing and monitoring: We carry out regular inspections to check if the licensee observes all applicable regulations and the imposed licensing conditions. We also operate a radiological surveillance system covering the whole Belgian territory. * Managing the unexpected: We develop adequate procedures, in conjunction with our stakeholders, in order to ensure that all parties concerned are notified rapidly and can respond efficiently in the event of an incident or accident involving ionising radiation. * Looking to the future: We put our knowledge of radiation protection up for constant review to make sure that our information is always up-to-date. We collaborate closely with our foreign counterparts. We encourage and monitor scientific research. We provide in training and development for those employed in the nuclear sector. OUR VALUES * Competence: We work proactively. We strive for continuous improvement. * Independance: We aim to provide an independent, exact and multidisciplinary expertise. We wish to be an ethical, impartial and trustworthy organisation. * Transparency: We communicate transparently, neutrally and objectively. We have an open, honest and constructive relationship with our stakeholders. We encourage dialogue based on mutual respect and active listening. To strengthen our credibility, we make sure that our actions are transparent and universally understandable.