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New Publication: The Development of Radiation Processing in India

The iia is pleased to announce publication of 'The Development of Radiation Processing in India'. This report was jointly produced by iia and the Irradiation Industries Association of India. The report highlights the Government of India initiatives to increase familiarisation with irradiation, develop infrastructure, and transfer...

A paper titled 'Leveraging Electron Beam-Inactivated Multi-Strain Staphylococcus Vaccine for Preventing BCO Lameness in Broiler Chickens', published in Vaccines MDPI, reports how electron beam inactivated multi-strain Staphylococcus vaccine reduced lameness in broiler chickens caused by bacterial infection. Use of electron beam inactivates bacteria while preserving the proteins...

The 33rd Miller Conference on Radiation Chemistry will bring together top scientists in radiation chemistry to discuss recent advancements across various fields, including materials synthesis, energy, environmental applications, and medicine. The conference is to be held 5 – 10 October 2025 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, and will...

The Society for Sterility Assurance Professionals (SfSAP), an initiative co-founded by the International Irradiation Association (iia), has released significant updates to its learning materials, along with new publications designed to support learners engaging with the SfSAP curriculum. The updates and additions are outlined below: New Publications ...

The iia is pleased to welcome Rapiscan Systems Ltd as its newest member. "When your operation must be economical, compliant and, above all, effective, you need a proven company that is driven by innovation and backed-by a global support network. A company like Rapiscan® Systems. As...

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has announced their decision to renew the Class IB nuclear substance processing facility operating licence issued to Nordion (Canada) Inc. for a period of 25 years. Nordion, a member of iia, manufacture cobalt-60 sealed sources at their facility located in Ottawa,...

Join the iia for our upcoming webinar discussing current practices and future innovations in radiation processing dosimetry. 📅 Wednesday 24th September, 2025 🕒 3pm - 4pm BST (4pm CEST, 9am CDT, 7am PDT) ✅ Registration available here Topics for this webinar will include an overview of chemical, optical, and...

NICSTAR-2026, organised by the National Association for Applications of Radioisotopes and Radiation in Industry (NAARRI) of India, will be held on 9-12 March 2026. The scope of the conference includes: radiation processing of materials for industrial, medical and agricultural purposes; radiation processing for food security and...

HEALTHiiaR is now welcoming member participation in its four dedicated workstreams: Safety Assurance, Adjunct Processing Plus (AP+), Radiopharmaceuticals, and Annex 12. Learn more about HEALTHiiaR and each workstream here. HEALTHiiaR is a collaborative community operating under the iia focused on advancing the use of radiation technologies...

The 7th Annual Medical Device Sterilization Workshop will take place September 10–11, 2025, with both in-person and virtual participation options now open for registration. The virtual program is offered free of charge, while in-person attendance includes a $100 fee covering meals, breakout sessions, and a facility...

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