EU CBRNE Glossary

This is an information tool for practitioners in CBRNE management and response.

The EU CBRNE Glossary is the EU official glossary on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive risks (CBRNE).

It is an information tool for practitioners information tool for practitioners in CBRNE management and response (law enforcement, fire brigades, medical emergency, civil protection, border control, etc.) developed by the European Commission in support of the EU CBRN Action Plan. The aim is to achieve a common understanding of terms related to CBRNE areas and facilitate the work of all intervenients in CBRNE-related activities not only within the European Union, but also outside its borders.

The EU CBRNE Glossary includes approximately 820 entries, prepared and reviewed by a panel of EU member states experts in the different areas. It is available in 24 languages and is also accessible via the online EU portal (http://opencbrne.jrc.ec.europa.eu/main).