Use of unsealed and sealed radioisotopes in Research includes Medical (non-clinical applications), Agricultural, Industrial, University research etc.

Information Related to Regulations of Research Facilities using Unsealed and Sealed Radioisotopes

Radioisotopes in India can be procured and handled only by the users duly authorized by Radiological Safety Division (RSD), Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

The Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004 [AE(RP)R-2004], promulgated under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962, provides the legal framework for the safe use and handling of radioactive isotopes. As per Rule 3 of AE (RP) R-2004 it is mandatory for all the Users of radioactive isotopes, to obtain requisite ‘Licence for Operation’ from AERB for handling radioactive isotopes.

To facilitate online submission of applications for various regulatory consents, AERB has launched e-governance application e-LORA (e-Licensing of Radiation Applications) System. All the users of radioactive isotopes are required to obtain all the requisite consents from AERB through e-LORA.

Research Facilities using Unsealed Sources

• Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines for starting radioisotope facility using unsealed sources
• Guidelines to prepare site and layout drawings for Research facilities
• Typical layout diagram for Research Facility using unsealed sources
• Classification of radioisotopes and criteria for grading laboratories using unsealed sources.

Research Facilities using Sealed Sources

• Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines for starting radioisotope facility using unsealed sources

Training Course

Training course entitled “Radiation safety aspects in Research Application of ionizing radiation" is conducted by Indian Association for Radiation Protection (IARP) in collaboration with Radiological Physics and Advisory Division (RP & AD), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.

For more detail, visit IARP website www.iarp.org.in or Contact: In-charge, IARP Training Course. C/O Radiological Physics and Advisory Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, CT & CRS Building, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai- 400094