9 - 10 December 2026 in Vienna, Austria Gamma irradiators using cobalt-60 sources are operated by both multinational organisations with multiple sites and by smaller organisations with a single facility. They work under a variety of legal and regulatory frameworks and have their own internal arrangements and...
9 - 10 December 2026 in Vienna, Austria Gamma irradiators using cobalt-60 sources are operated by both multinational organisations with multiple sites and by smaller organisations with a single facility. They work under a variety of legal and regulatory frameworks and have their own internal arrangements and...
The 'International Conference on the Safe and Secure Transport of Nuclear and Radioactive Material' will be held at the IAEA, Vienna, Austria from 23 to 27 March 2026. The conference will cover the legislative and regulatory framework for the transport of nuclear and other radioactive material, and...
The iia has re-issued the ‘Methodology for assessing the effectiveness of security arrangements at gamma irradiation facilities' that was developed in collaboration with WINS (World Institute for Nuclear Security). The original methodology was published in 2021 with industry input from members of the iia Gamma Working Group...
This joint iia/WINS Best Practice Guide helps those with responsibility for the management of security of gamma irradiation facilities to understand and manage security risk. It aims to define the responsibilities of the various stakeholders, provide practical advice on physical protection systems and security management,...
The iia is pleased to announce the publication of the ‘Guide for Assessing Cybersecurity Programs at Gamma Irradiation Facilities’. Cybersecurity has become an increasing priority for all businesses in recent years. The impact of a cyberattack can result in financial loss, the inability to operate or...
The IAEA recently published new guidance designed to assist countries in establishing robust transport security measures ranging from administrative procedures, to protecting the confidentiality of transport routes and operations, to the physical protection of shipments. It is aimed at those responsible for transport security, including...
The fourth IAEA International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS 2024) was held in Vienna, Austria from 20-24 May 2024. Since 2013, this meeting has become a key event for the nuclear security community with more than 2400 registered participants in 2020. ICONS 2024 provided a...
Irradiation operators and iia members have created a new group - 'France Rayonnements Ionisants' (FRI) with the support and involvement of Yves Henon (IMRP Laureate and iia board director). The recently created group promoting the safe and beneficial use of irradiation in France, will organize...
Today the iia presented to international regulators and nuclear security experts at the IAEA 'International Conference on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources - Accomplishments and Future Endeavours'. The presentation titled ’Industry Collaboration to Enhance Security at Industrial Irradiators’ highlighted the importance and benefits of...
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. Over the last 3 years the group has been highly engaged and productive working on a...
France and the United States established the Ad Hoc Working Group on Alternatives to High-Activity Radioactive Sources in 2015 to provide an open forum for States to share information, ideas, views, and experiences on the use of alternatives to technologies that use highly radioactive sources. ...
The Transport Facilitation Working Group (TFWG), of which iia is a member, ran the webinars ‘Appointing a National Focal Point on Denials of Shipment of Radioactive Material’ on 22 & 23 July 2021. The webinars were aimed at IAEA Member States to raise awareness and...
The Government of Ontario in partnership with the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council, Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries and McMaster University is organizing virtual trade missions to Europe and the United States focused on medical isotopes. The iia is a member of the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council...
The International Irradiation Association (iia) is seeking applications from those who would like to join a small team who are responsible for the development and implementation of Association initiatives. The iia represents a diverse international community of organisations involved in the science and use of ionising...
The Transport Facilitation Working Group (TFWG), of which iia is a member, is running a short awareness programme aimed at IAEA Member States that are considering appointing a National Focal Point (NFP) for denials of shipments of radioactive material. The role of the NFP is...
The 'Ad Hoc Meeting of Stakeholder States Involved with Technological Alternatives to High-Risk Radioactive Sources' was held between 14 and 18 June 2021. The meeting sponsored by the United States, France and Germany but attracts international participation. Participants exchanged views and shared experiences on transitioning to alternative...
