TIR

Concept of TIR

In relation to securing dangerous material (in case of crisis or terrorism) a meaning of tir may be outlined, in general regarding European law, as follows: Toxic Industrial Radiologicals, radioactive materials used in industrial operations or research which have adverse effects on human health or on the environment if released. TIRs can be used as Radiological dispersion device or dirty bomb.[1]

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Notes and References

1. Definition of tir published by the European Commission