Requirements for Importing Radioactive Sources
According to Article 12 of Decree 142/2020/ND-CP (Effective from February 1, 2021), the importation of radioactive sources must ensure:
- Safety and security assurance
- Meet the conditions specified at point a, clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree;
To be specific:
For radiation workers
+ The effective dose does not exceed 20 mSv/year (averaged over 5 consecutive years) and does not exceed 50 mSv in any single year within this period;
+ The equivalent dose for the lens of the eye does not exceed 20 mSv/year (averaged over 5 consecutive years) and does not exceed 50 mSv in any single year within this period;
+ The equivalent dose for the skin does not exceed 500 mSv/year according to specific types of radiation work.
For the public
+ The effective dose does not exceed 1 mSv/year (averaged over 5 consecutive years) and does not exceed 5 mSv in any single year within this period;
+ The equivalent dose for the lens of the eye does not exceed 15 mSv/year;
+ The equivalent dose for the skin does not exceed 50 mSv/year for the public according to specific irradiation situations.
- There must be a separate place to temporarily store the radioactive source until it is put into use or handed over to another organization or individual;
- Ensure the security of radioactive sources in accordance with Appendix 1 of this Decree.
- In the case of importing sealed radioactive sources, there must be a commitment to return the source to the manufacturer when it is no longer needed, or ensure financial obligations for the handling and storage of used radioactive sources.
Above are the requirements for importing radioactive sources according to the latest regulations.
Sincerely!
