Key practical points:
• Operating nuclear facilities needs licenses for each phase from construction to operation.
• The operator bears primary responsibility for nuclear safety.
• Radioactive materials and waste are managed under strict controls.
• Nuclear emergency plans are built and drills held regularly.
• Nuclear-safety information is disclosed to the public within limits.
Nuclear Safety Law · Yalla China
中华人民共和国核安全法 / Nuclear Safety Law
Enacted: 2017-09-01 ✅ Effective: 2018-01-01
📝 Overview
A law regulating the safety of nuclear facilities and materials with a strict licensing and oversight system. It fixes the operator's responsibility for safety, radioactive-waste management, and emergencies.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
This law concerns specialized entities, but it makes clear that the operator of a nuclear facility is primarily responsible for safety. Oversight here is among the strictest in China. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
npc.gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026