Information sheet for radioactivity certification (PDF - 137 kB)

For example, a request to include the following statement as a customer declaration on acertificate requires you to produce documentation that clearly shows the radioactivity guidelinelevels for the importation of foodstuffs into that country. If such documentation is not supplied,this statement cannot be included on the certificate.Example: Analyses of similar products have shown that the radioactivity levels do notexceed those required by the Atlantis government (less than 370 Bq/kg of Caesium-137).When testing is required, the actual NRL-measured Caesium-137 concentration will beincluded on the certificate.Any documentation supplied by you will be archived at NRL for one year. NRL reserves theright to request that this documentation be updated.Information required from you to obtain a certificateTo ensure that the certificate is associated only with the goods described, you must supply uswith the following in writing:• Goods description and quantity: An accurate description of the goods must be given.It is your responsibility to supply the correct information. A maximum of 20 items percertificate is allowed.• Exporter’s name and address: This must include the company name and full address.• Letter of credit number (if applicable): The letter of credit number for the goods isshown on all certificates.• Other identifying number: If the exporter requires any other identifying number orreference to be included, it must be shown separately from the letter of credit numberalong with a description of its purpose.• Shipping details: The vessel or flight number is shown on all certificates. In additionthe air waybill number, date of departure, voyage number, port of loading, port ofunloading, name and address of consignor or consignee etc is shown if requested bythe exporter.• Final destination: The location where the consignment is to be delivered: town or cityand country.• Customer declaration: Additional statements must be clearly written and supported, ifnecessary, by documentation.Additional information sought includes the number of copies required and type of despatch.The applicant must sign the request form.A certificate can be requested by fax (03 366 1156) using a Request for RadioactivityCertificate form or other suitable format. This form is now available on NRL’s web site.When does your product need to be tested?Goods which contain any imported components require testing by NRL. NRL reserves theright to require a sample of any goods for testing before a certificate is issued if origin orcomposition are uncertain.NRLClient information sheetPO Box 25099 Certificates for radionuclide Page 2/4CHRISTCHURCH 8144 content in foodstuffs September 2011