Basic information
Outline of the system
The import of radioactive material and goods containing radioactive material is prohibited under the provisions of the Radiation Protection Act no. 44/2002 unless a permit of the Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute is granted.
Product coverage
The goods covered include any radioactive material or substance except for radio luminous watches, pocket compasses, meters and other equipment of that nature containing a slight quantity of radioactive materials pending further decisions of the Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute (guidelines GR01:01, Exceptions limits for radioactive materials).
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The importation of radioactive substances is regulated as a community (environment and health) protection measure and to comply with Iceland’s international obligations. A monetary value is not a criterion for control.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The legislation applies to importation of goods from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The control on importation of the specified goods is a statutory requirement under the Regulations relating to the use of unshielded radioactive sources, no. 809/2003 and Regulations relating to the use of shielded radioactive source, no. 811/2003, under the Icelandic Radiation Protection Act no. 44/2002.
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
The system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for permission to import.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
For permit to import applications must be made in writing to the Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute using a special form providing information, such as, on importers name and address, details of the goods to be imported and where the goods are to be used, etc.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
Application should be made in advance of arrival of the goods.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
Permits may be issued at any period of the year.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Permits can be issued immediately in case of medicine containing very short-lived radio nuclides.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
The Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute grants a permit. Application to import radioactive materials or articles containing radioactive materials must be made to the Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
Intended use of radioactive material must be in accordance with the Icelandic Radiation Protection Act no. 44/2002. Those who have been granted a permit to import radioactive material are only allowed to sell, hire out, lend or hand over by some other means the relevant material to parties that have got a permit from the Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute to use and/or operate them.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
No.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
No.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
Application for permission to import can be refused if intended use is not in accordance with the Icelandic Radiation Protection Act.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
What documents are required upon actual importation?
The written permission is required to be produced upon importation.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
Permits apply to one consignment in most cases. Permits can be issued that are valid for one year and are renewed upon appropriate annual report to the Icelandic Radiation Protection Institute regarding all imports in the previous year.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
No.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
No.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
Yes.
Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?
No.
Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?
Yes.
What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?
A form has to be filled out with the name and ID number of the importer.