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All nuclear operators in the UK must work within this strict regulatory framework, and all reactor designs satisfy the safety, security and environmental requirements of the Generic Design Assessment process... This is a quality which we value and respect... As well as successful completion of the GDA process, other requirements include development consent, site licensing and environmental permits.

A graded approach toward quality requirements... Quality and management systems requirements... Improve the understanding of nuclear quality requirements. Internationally standardise the quality requirements.

Through its Suppliers Academy, EDF proposes a specific training to get acquainted with its technical and quality requirements to become a qualified supplier for EDF nuclear power plants (overview of the EPR technology, nuclear safety culture, an introduction to codes and standards, description of technical specifications and quality requirements, etc .).

More recently, EDF has maintained a strong relationship with local stakeholders through a specific government sponsored initiative (South African Department of Science and Technology) to support South African suppliers reach the highest quality levels required by the nuclear industry (TLIU University) .

These welds do not comply with" the high quality" requirements 3 defined by EDF during the EPR design phase (break preclusion principle)... 3 See declaration (30 November 2017) of significant safety event related to correct application of" high quality" requirements.

Quality inspections performed demonstrated that all assembly operations fulfil the expected requirements. Only one weld out of the 32 performed on the primary circuit has to be reworked to ensure compliance .

The choice of suppliers will put stronger emphasis on quality requirements. Suppliers will also be more actively involved in the drafting of specifications and the assessment of manufacturability .

As from 21 March 2018, EDF detected quality deviations on the welding of the pipes of the main secondary system (1) of the Flamanville EPR, during the initial comprehensive inspection- a regulatory requirement prior to the plant startup. The initial comprehensive inspection consists, in particular, in the examination of the welds of the primary and secondary systems, and allows an initial reference state of the plant to be established before its entry into operation .

EDF's general requirements with regard to quality and sustainable development are set out in the quality and sustainable development policy document that EDF applies to its suppliers. To become an EDF supplier, you must first complete a questionnaire about your company, products and services .