LES ACTIVITÉS NUCLÉAIRES : RAYONNEMENTS IONISANTS ET RISQUES POUR LA SANTÉ ET L’ENVIRONNEMENT To this end, ASNR has drawn up a process map that forms the basis of its IMS. In 2025, progress was made on defining the processes, mainly inherited from ASN and IRSN, and the associated risks. This work will continue in 2026. At the same time, ASNR has defined and implemented a multi-year and annual management cycle, the aim of which is to link strategy and technical programming with the imperatives of the budgetary timetable. It has also set up committees to facilitate better coordination between departments. Regulation and oversight of ASNR’s nuclear activities As of 1 January 2025, ASNR has introduced specific internal control procedures for certain of its activities that present particular challenges. This is particularly the case for nuclear activities carried out by ASNR, in accordance with Article L. 592-14-1 of the Environment Code, which authorises ASNR to carry out nuclear activities, excluding those subject to the regime for basic nuclear installations defined in Article L. 593-1 of the Environment Code. ASNR considers that it is necessary to ensure that the nuclear activities it carries out are regulated in the same way as nuclear activities carried out in other establishments. In view of ASNR's duty to set an example, a dual internal regulation system has been adopted: an internal regulated system under ASNR's Integrated Management System (IMS), and a system based on inspections forming part of the more general framework of inspections carried out by ASNR in small-scale nuclear activities. In addition to the regular inspections carried out by the department Responsible for Nuclear Activities (RNAs), the internal regulation system implemented under the IMS is based on periodic audits of these activities. Internal inspections are included in ASNR's annual inspection programme. They are carried out by ASNR radiation protection inspectors, who have no connection with the nuclear activities being overseen. Following the example of inspections carried out at other RNAs, the internal inspection report (equivalent, for internal inspections, to the follow-up letter) highlights any deviations from the regulations in order to request a return to compliance, and is published on the ASNR website in a dedicated space. 1.4.4 – Guaranteeing transparency Like all nuclear operators in France, ASNR has a duty of transparency towards the public. To this end, it provides information and reports on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France. It helps to develop a culture of radiation protection among the general public. Lastly, ASNR engages in dialogue with civil society players, enabling the public to develop an informed opinion and to participate in preparing its resolutions that have an impact on the environment, as well as in expert assessment and research projects as well as regulatory activities. Providing reliable, accessible and educational information ASNR takes numerous measures to guarantee the public's right to comprehensive, reliable and accessible information on nuclear safety and radiation protection. It presents the radiological issues and provides reliable, understandable information, while explaining its decisions and actions. Every year, the Authority for Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection reports to Parliament on its activities. In 2025, it responded to 12 hearings and around ten parliamentary questionnaires. In the first year of ASNR's existence, its establishment was closely followed by members of parliament, in particular by the Parliamentary Office for the Evaluation of Scientific and Technological Choices (OPECST). ASNR produces publications to provide educational information on subjects relating to nuclear safety and radiation protection. In 2025, ASNR Cahier #07 “1,300 MWe nuclear reactors – Conditions for the continued operation of reactors beyond 40 years” was produced and distributed in consultation forums, at public meetings and to stakeholders. A number of publications have also been produced for the industry to raise awareness of the regulations and report on the lessons learned from significant radiation protection events. When it was set up, ASNR established a process for publishing expert assessments, in application of the legislative provisions and in accordance with those set out in Articles 39 to 41 of its internal rules of procedure. Through this process, ASNR aims not only to provide the results of its expert assessment work, but also to provide society with greater clarity regarding the resolutions and the technical reviews on which they are based. With more than 1,600,000 visitors in 2025, ASNR's websites are central to its information system. Since its creation, ASNR has centralised all its information on its websites, which can be accessed via the asnr.fr portal (French and English versions). In 2025, 75 news items and information notices were published on ASNR's activities and areas of study. To maximise access to information, content deemed important is relayed via La Lettre de l'ASNR (ASNR Newsletter) to over 5,100 subscribers. This regular newsletter is available to everyone, simply by subscribing online. ASNR content is also posted on its social network accounts. For information and educational purposes, ASNR is active on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. ASNR also maintains regular relations with the regional, national and foreign media to provide information on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection and to explain the issues, resolutions and work of ASNR. The year 2025 was marked by a number of high points: ASNR's address to the press in January, the presentation of the annual Report on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection to Parliament in May, and its regional overview in each region in June. More than 22 press releases were published and 14 press conferences organised throughout France in 2025. ASNR's mission to inform the public also applies in emergency situations. To prepare to inform the public in the event of a crisis, ASNR staff take part in exercises at its Emergency Response Centre (see chapter 4). In 2025, five of these included simulated media pressure from journalists to test ASNR's responsiveness and the consistency and quality of the information provided at national and local level. Developing a radiation protection culture among the general public ASNR's role is to contribute to the development of a culture of radiation protection among the general public. The aim is to provide the knowledge needed to adopt appropriate behaviour in different situations of exposure to ionising radiation, whether daily, professional, medical or accidental. In 2025, ASNR took part in four events entitled “National Resilience Day”, held by local players and designed to increase knowledge of the nuclear risk among people living near nuclear facilities, familiarise them with the appropriate behaviour to adopt and develop collective resilience. ASNR welcomed more than 1,500 students to its various events. On each of these occasions, ASNR displays its exhibition “Radioactivity – discovering and understanding it”. This exhibition is provided on request, free of charge. In 2025, it was presented to more than 20 partners (hospitals, secondary schools, CLIs, universities, etc.) carrying out actions throughout the country. “European Radon Day“ was an opportunity for ASNR to raise public awareness of this public health issue. An information campaign was rolled out on social networks, and a competition was held which gave out radon measurement kits for the home as prizes. ASNR Report on the state of nuclear safety and radiation protection in France in 2025 129 01 02 05 09 06 10 03 07 11 13 04 08 12 A / Z
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