The iia Information Hub aims to provide material which will be of value to iia members. Information sources will be categorised so as to collate data into recognisable and useful areas of interest. We aim to ensure that listed categories are dynamic so that they can be updated to reflect changing areas of interest and concern.
The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is a private, non-profit society of distinguished scholars. NAS is charged with providing independent objective analysis and advice to the nation and conduct other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The National Academies encourage education and research,...
The iia formed the Gamma Working Group (GWG) in 2019 in order to collaborate with industry, support gamma irradiation technology and respond to industry needs as and when required. The group is highly engaged and has successfully worked both independently and with third parties on...
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created as an independent agency by Congress in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment. The NRC regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of...
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has published a wide range of guidance and other material that can impact the use of radioactive material and the irradiation industry. A selection of the key documents are as follows: IAEA Code of Conduct on Safety & Security...
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is a legislative branch government agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services for the United States Congress. It is the supreme audit institution of the federal government of the United States. During recent years the GAO has published a...
The iia is an active member of the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC). Canada has led the way internationally when it comes to the research, development and production of medical isotopes and pharmaceuticals. Most of the global supply of cobalt 60 is produced in the Canadian...
WINS is a professional institute committed to building an international community of nuclear security professionals who are demonstrably competent and willing to work together to strengthen the security of nuclear and other radioactive materials. The iia has partnered with WINS on a number of security related...
The Transport Facilitation Working Group (TFWG) is a standing group of experts whose role is to propose strategies and activities necessary to facilitate the safe and secure global transport of radioactive materials, and to contribute to their implementation. It submits regular reports to the Inter-Agency...
The radiation processing industry and other users of radioactive material have developed highly effective safety and security arrangements in response to risks and regulatory requirements. The security systems implemented at the facility level have been mostly designed to deter and respond to physical attacks conducted...
The evolution of Cobalt-60 supply and demand is regularly addressed. Recent information includes the following: June 2023 - Cobalt-60: Investing for the Future of Gamma Sterilization (iia summary of Nordion webinar. Sign up to view the webinar here) March 2023 - The critical production of...
