6Definition of “radioactive substance”

6 Definition of “radioactive substance”

6 Definition of “radioactive substance”

For the Act, section 4(1), definition of radioactive substance—

(a) the prescribed amount is 100 Bq per gram, and

(b) the prescribed activity of a radioactive element is set out in Schedule 1, table, and

(c) a substance has the prescribed activity if the expression—

where—

A1 represents the total activity, in kBq, of the Group 1 radionuclides contained in the substance.

A2 represents the total activity, in kBq, of the Group 2 radionuclides contained in the substance.

A3 represents the total activity, in kBq, of the Group 3 radionuclides contained in the substance.

A4 represents the total activity, in kBq, of the Group 4 radionuclides contained in the substance.