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North Rhine-Westphalia to dispose of 27 million iodine tablets

North Rhine-Westphalia iodine tablets nuclear protection potassium iodide German Ministry of the Interior

The German state of North Rhine-Westphalia must dispose of approximately 27 million iodine tablets originally purchased in 2016 and 2017 for protection against nuclear accidents. Due to pharmaceutical regulations, these tablets cannot be used after ten years. The 2016 stock, which has an active ingredient guarantee until the end of this year, will be destroyed due to a lack of demand.

The Ministry of the Interior is currently investigating the possibility of reusing the 2017 stock in other countries. The state's total current stock of iodine tablets is approximately 76 million, while the actual requirement has dropped to around 17 million. This reduction in demand is attributed to the decommissioning of nuclear power plants, as federal supplies of potassium iodide tablets are now sufficient to cover requirements until December 31, 2030.

While German regulations require municipalities to store tablets for specific groups near nuclear plants, certain areas near the Belgian Tihange nuclear power plant—including Aachen, Euskirchen, Düren, and Heinsberg—must maintain supplies for residents up to age 45.

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Aachen · Germany · Ministry of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia · North Rhine-Westphalia · Tihange Nuclear Power Plant

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NRW muss 27 Millionen Jodtabletten loswerden [supertipp-online.de]
NRW muss 27 Millionen Jodtabletten loswerden [www.dattelner-morgenpost.de]
NRW muss 27 Millionen Jodtabletten loswerden [www.marler-zeitung.de]
NRW muss 27 Millionen Jodtabletten loswerden [www.waltroper-zeitung.de]