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 Gamma Working Group is a collaborative initiative that aims matters of common interest and/or concern. The Group works with external parties in order that the views and interests of the gamma irradiation community are represented. Current initiatives TBC...
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 a wide range of material relating to safety and security matters. This article highlights a number of papers and documents that have been of particular relevance in recent years. The following articles can be accessed via the embedded...
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) and the Source Security Working Group (SSWG). 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...
The iia has partnered with WINS on a number of security related matters. WINS receives a lot of its funding from NNSA/ORS in the U.S. They have always approached enhancing security in a pragmatic and professional way. Their workshops are excellent and include a broad...
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...
Ensuring a reliable supply of cobalt 60 for the next generation. Update provided by Anna Noir (Nordion) Canada at AtomExpo 2018 in Sochi Russia. Cobalt Supply - 2018...
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission published the 10 CFR Part 37 regulations governing the safety and security of radiological sources in 2016. The regulations are supported by Implementation Guidance and Physical Security Best Practice. Links to the regulations, guidance and best practice appears below. 10 CFR Part...
This report was jointly prepared by Batan (Badan Tenaga Nuklir Nasional) Indonesia and CITS (Centre for International Trade and Security) at the university of Georgia, USA. The document was published in 2014 and was prompted by decisions emanating from the Nuclear Security Summit meetings that were...
