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France’s ASN nuclear safety authority warns of fraud risk in nuclear industry

ELISE WU, Montel Paris, 31 Jan 2024

Montel) The head of France’s ASN nuclear safety authority has revealed that it found 43 cases of fraud and forgery in the French nuclear industry last year, warning that the threat of corruption is growing.

“There are a fairly constant 40 or so situations reported to us each year,” said ASN chief Bernard Doroszczuk.

The cases were related to materials used in nuclear reactors as well as false certificates from welders and inspectors, he added.

“Inspections of the supply chain of materials used in the nuclear sector reveal recurring weaknesses: mainly a lack of knowledge among suppliers of safety requirements, a lack of…….. (Subscribers only) ……………………………..more https://www.montelnews.com/news/1536520/french-asn-warns-of-fraud-risk-in-nuclear-industry—

February 4, 2024 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | France, safety