It is true that a large number of X-ray facilities have not obtained the necessary regulatory authorisation including those in Madhya Pradesh, inspite of periodical advertisements and display on the website of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) about the regulatory requirements of obtaining authorisation from AERB.There are a large number of diagnostic X-ray units/facilities spread across the country and there is an accelerated growth in their numbers. However, the radiation risk/hazard involved in such facilities is generally very low.
AERB has signed MoUs with 11 States (Kerala, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Arunachal Pradesh) of which Directorate of Radiation Safety (DRS) in Kerala and in Mizoram are already functioning.
AERB has taken a series of measures to bring such units under radiation safety certification of AERB, which are detailed below:
i. AERB has enhanced regulatory control on manufacturer/supplier by issuance of Licence/Authorisation. It is also mandatory for these stakeholders to guide their customers to obtain AERB license to operate their X-ray equipment. AERB safety code provides the regulations for users in X-ray diagnostic practice.
ii AERB has launched an electronic web-based e-governance system (e-Licensing of radiation applications, e-LORA) to enable easy filing of applications and faster receipt of AERB Licence/ Registration for operation. As on June 30th 2014, the number of X-ray equipment for which Licensing has been initiated is 7630.
iii. Periodic advertisements are put out in the print media, as well as on AERB website, for users to buy AERB design approved (type approved) equipment and to obtain the requisite Licence/Registration for operation, from AERB.
iv. For establishing a more effective regulatory set-up for X-ray units, AERB has been pursuing with State Governments for formation of state level Directorates of Radiation Safety (DRS) under the Health & Family Welfare Department of the respective State Governments.
v. AERB has established Regional Regulatory Centers (RRC) at different locations in the country for decentralization of regulatory functions.
vi AERB regularly routinely promotes/participates in conferences/public awareness programmes organized by associations such as Indian Radiological Imaging Association (IRIA), Society of Indian Radiographers (SIR), Association of Medical Physicists of India(AMPI) etc., which helps in dissemination of radiation safety and regulatory information.
AERB has signed MoUs with 11 States (Kerala, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Arunachal Pradesh) of which Directorate of Radiation Safety (DRS) in Kerala and in Mizoram are already functioning.
AERB has taken a series of measures to bring such units under radiation safety certification of AERB, which are detailed below:
i. AERB has enhanced regulatory control on manufacturer/supplier by issuance of Licence/Authorisation. It is also mandatory for these stakeholders to guide their customers to obtain AERB license to operate their X-ray equipment. AERB safety code provides the regulations for users in X-ray diagnostic practice.
ii AERB has launched an electronic web-based e-governance system (e-Licensing of radiation applications, e-LORA) to enable easy filing of applications and faster receipt of AERB Licence/ Registration for operation. As on June 30th 2014, the number of X-ray equipment for which Licensing has been initiated is 7630.
iii. Periodic advertisements are put out in the print media, as well as on AERB website, for users to buy AERB design approved (type approved) equipment and to obtain the requisite Licence/Registration for operation, from AERB.
iv. For establishing a more effective regulatory set-up for X-ray units, AERB has been pursuing with State Governments for formation of state level Directorates of Radiation Safety (DRS) under the Health & Family Welfare Department of the respective State Governments.
v. AERB has established Regional Regulatory Centers (RRC) at different locations in the country for decentralization of regulatory functions.
vi AERB regularly routinely promotes/participates in conferences/public awareness programmes organized by associations such as Indian Radiological Imaging Association (IRIA), Society of Indian Radiographers (SIR), Association of Medical Physicists of India(AMPI) etc., which helps in dissemination of radiation safety and regulatory information.
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