The French Institute for Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety (IRSN) set up by law 2001-398 of 9 May 2001, under the statute of public authority of industrial and commercial nature (EPIC) is the national public expert in nuclear and radiological risks.
IRSN contributes to public policy-making concerning nuclear safety and health and environmental protection against ionizing radiation.
As a research and expert appraisal organization, IRSN works together with all the participants concerned by these policies while keeping an open mind.