Organisation
International Commission on Radiological Protection
( ICRP)
Description
An independent, international organisation and registered charity that advances for the public benefit the science of radiological protection.
Scope of Activities
Recommendations produced by a series of committees and task groups covering a wide range of topics from fundamental principles, medical, environmental, veterinary and across all exposure situations.
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of
Atomic Radiation( UNSCEAR)
International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation
Protection( ICNIRP)
Mandated under the United Nations to assess and report levels and effects of exposure to ionising radiation.
Develops and disseminates sciencebased advice on limiting exposure to non-ionising radiation.
Scientific reports on the effects of manmade, natural and medical exposures.
The scope of the work covers medical diagnosis and therapy, radiation science and technology and radiation protection of individuals and populations.
European ALARA Network( EAN)
International Commission on Radiation Units & Measurements( ICRU)
Promotes the optimisation of radiation protection( keeping exposures As Low As Reasonably Achievable – ALARA) across Europe.
Develops and promulgates internationally accepted recommendations on radiation related quantities and units, terminology, measurement procedures and reference data for the safe and efficient application of ionising radiation.
A non-profit international organisation set up to organise the International Solid State Dosimetry Conference.
Supports the practical implementation of ALARA principles in various sectors, including industry, medicine, research and the environment. The UK Health Security Agency jointly coordinates EAN. It produces newsletters, carries out research, produces guidance and manages the OTHEA incidents: lessons learned database.
The scope of the work covers medical diagnosis and therapy, radiation science and technology and radiation protection of individuals and populations.
International Solid State Dosimetry Organisation
( ISSDO)
HERCA( Heads of the European Radiological
A voluntary association in which the Heads of Radiation Protection Authorities work together to identify common issues and propose practical solutions.
Main committee and working groups in education and training, emergency preparedness and response, medical applications, natural radiation sources, research and industrial sources, veterinary.
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