The authorisation to manufacture or use a high activity sealed source sets out in particular:
1° Requirements relating to the organisation of radiation protection and the allocation of responsibilities ;
2° Training, information and, where appropriate, qualification requirements for personnel;
3° The minimum characteristics of the high-activity sealed source and the installation and their maintenance conditions;
4° The work procedures to be followed when carrying out the nuclear activity;
5° The methods for managing these sources at the end of their useful life.
The characteristics of high activity sealed sources are defined in appendix 13-8 of this code.