AERB Registration

Description

AERB (Atomic Energy Regulatory Board) is the governing agency in India. It is responsible for nuclear and radiation safety. Formed in 1983 under the Atomic Energy Act of 1962. It is responsible for regulating nuclear and radiation safety in India, ensuring that the use of ionizing radiation and nuclear energy does not pose risks to public health or the environment. In operation, this translates into AERB authorizing and checking all India radiation plant and equipment AERB issues safety codes, guidelines and regulations (e.g., the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004) and conducts reviews with a view to imposing standards. Short answer: Operation of X-ray, CT, radiotherapy machines, industrial radiography devices, nuclear gauges, irradiators, or any other radiation-producing apparatus in India must conform to AERB regulations.