Home > Electronic Reading Room > Basic References > Glossary > Safeguards Safeguards As used in regulation of domestic nuclear facilities and materials, the use of material control and accounting programs verify that all special nuclear material is properly controlled and accounted for, and the physical protection (also referred to as physical security) equipment and security forces.
As used by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), verifying that the "peaceful use" commitments made in binding non-proliferation agreements, both bilateral and multilateral, are honored. |
