Explanatory note

This Order exempts persons unconditionally from registration under section 1 of the Radioactive Substances Act 1960 in respect of the keeping and use of “radioactive material” within the meaning of section 18 (1) of that Act consisting of substances (including certain phosphatic substances) containing limited amounts of elements specified in Schedule 3 to that Act, and certain other substances (including rare earths) containing amounts of those elements up to higher limits and articles (including lighter flints) made from such substances.

It also excludes unconditionally from sections 6 (1) and (3) and 7 (1) of that Act (which prohibit the disposal and accumulation of radioactive waste without authorisation) certain descriptions of “radioactive waste” within the meaning of section 18 (4) of that Act (comprising mainly insoluble solids) arising directly or indirectly from the keeping or use of substances or articles exempted by the Order.