Organisation
ISO, the International Organization for Standardization
British Standards Institution( BSI)
Description
One of the oldest global nongovernmental international organisations enabling trade and cooperation between people and companies since 1946.
A non-profit organisation offering services in standardisation, systems assessment, product certification and training, founded in 1901.
Scope of Activities
Covers a wide range of sectors including health, transport, safety and environmental sustainability. There are committees on nuclear energy, nuclear technologies, radiological protection and many relevant standards. For example, source leak testing( ISO9978), internal monitoring( ISO20553). Member body of ISO covering the same sectors.
OSPAR Commission
The Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic( OSPAR Convention).
The Radioactive Substances Committee( RSC) is a subsidiary body of OSPAR. The function of the RSC is to take forward and coordinate work under the OSPAR Convention that concerns radioactive substances and contribute to the delivery of the North-East Atlantic Environment Strategy( NEAES 2030).
Nuclear Energy Agency( NEA)
An intergovernmental agency under the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development( OECD) that facilitates co-operation and knowledge sharing among countries with advanced nuclear technology infrastructures.
Committees and working groups covering nuclear safety including radiological protection, the environment, technology, science and law. Produces publications, manages databases and tools and delivers training.
Information System on Occupational Exposure
( ISOE)
International Nuclear Regulators Association
( INRA)
Western European Nuclear Regulators Association
( WENRA)
A global forum for radiological protection professionals from nuclear licensees and regulatory organisations to share exposure dose information and operational experience.
Facilitates exchange of regulatory policy perspectives to enhance nuclear safety and security amongst members and worldwide.
Aims to harmonise safety approaches between countries in Europe.
Co-sponsored by the NEA and IAEA, membership is available to organisations globally. The scope relates only to nuclear installations and the meetings and data are available to member organisations.
Biannual meetings of senior officials from nuclear regulatory bodies around the world to discuss current challenges and future issues facing the nuclear industry and regulators.
Working groups on reactor harmonisation, waste and decommissioning research reactors, and recruitment and skills.
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