抄録
China has long history in exploiting, processing and using of NORM/TENORM materials and has also paid attention to control and use properly of these materials. Although radiation level in these industry fields has been investigated and primary regulatory principles have been established, some problems still exist such as having not practicable criteria on exemption and clearance of residues and wastes. Considering the fact that NORM/TENORM is involved in a variety of industrial fields in China as well as its specific characteristics of large waste volume, low radioactivity concentration and long lived radionuclides contained in wastes. Regulatory polices should be considered carefully so that the contradiction between cost and benefit can be in balance.
