Re: Regulatory structures in Great Britain and Europe?

[Franz Schoenhofer <schoenho@via.at>]

At 07:22 10.08.2000 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi,
>
>I'm helping to edit a document - and one of the appendices is planned to
>give a brief overview of the regulatory structures specifically for
>radioactive material in medical use in various countries around the world.
>I have North America sorted out, but would like some help from radsafers
>especially those in Europe and Great Britain.   What is the name of your
>national regulatory agency?  What is the role of the European Commission and
>the EURATOM treaty? Are all member countries legally bound to to harmonize
>their radiation protection regulations with other neighbouring nations or
>can they establish standards which may differ significantly? 


All members of the European Union had to implement the directive on
radiation protection into national law by May 13, 2000. As far as I know,
no member has really completed this process, but most are on the way to do
it. The content of the directive, which gives clear guidance like the dose
factors, the 1 mSv concept etc. are since that date directly applicable and
compulsary even without implementation into national law. For more
information you (and other RADSAFERs) may contact me privately. 

Franz


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