Bel V, is a subsidiary of the FANC (Federal Agency for Nuclear Control) and has since April 14th 2008 taken over the regulatory controls in nuclear installations formerly carried out by the Authorized Inspection Organization AVN. The FANC is the competent authority in the field of nuclear applications. It relies on the technical expertise of its subsidiary Bel V for carrying out inspections in nuclear power plants and other nuclear installations in Belgium (hospitals, universities, radiological installations,…). Bel V : • acts as expert for the safety assessments of nuclear projects • participates actively in meetings and working groups that are organized in the framework of international organizations (EC – OECD – IAEA) • exchanges information and experience feedback with Belgian and foreign colleagues • contributes to the emergency plans called in for nuclear accidents.