International Regulatory Hierarchy

Understanding the global framework from international recommendations to national implementation.

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International Framework

Global radiation protection standards and recommendations

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ICRP - International Commission on Radiological Protection

Develops international recommendations for radiation protection that form the scientific basis for national regulations worldwide.

Key Documents:
  • Publication 103 (2007) - The 2007 Recommendations
  • Publication 139 (2018) - Occupational Protection in Interventional Procedures

IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency

Establishes international safety standards through the Basic Safety Standards (GSR Part 3); provides technical guidance to 170+ member states.

Key Documents:
  • GSR Part 3 (2014) - International Basic Safety Standards
  • RPOP (Radiation Protection of Patients) resources

WHO - World Health Organization

Provides health guidance on radiation protection and emergency response.

UNSCEAR - UN Scientific Committee on Effects of Atomic Radiation

Provides the scientific basis for radiation protection recommendations.

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Regional Frameworks

Regional regulatory coordination and directives

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EU/Euratom - European Atomic Energy Community

Sets binding radiation protection requirements for all 27 EU member states.

Key Document:
  • Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom (Basic Safety Standards)
  • Transposition deadline: February 2018
  • 20 mSv/year effective dose limit

HERCA - Heads of European Radiological Protection Authorities

Coordination body for European radiation protection authorities.

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National Regulatory

Country-specific regulatory authorities and laws

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National regulatory authorities implement international standards through national laws and regulations. Each country has its own regulatory agency responsible for radiation protection.

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Example National Agencies

  • Germany: BfS (Bundesamt fur Strahlenschutz)
  • UK: HSE (Health and Safety Executive)
  • Japan: NRA (Nuclear Regulation Authority)
  • Canada: CNSC (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission)
  • Australia: ARPANSA
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Professional Organizations

International professional societies and guidance

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IRPA - International Radiation Protection Association

International federation of radiation protection societies from around the world.

ISRRT - International Society of Radiographers

Global organization for radiographer professionals.

IOMP - International Organization for Medical Physics

Represents medical physics globally.

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