Category: News and Regulations

Why Regulatory Requirements Matter for RSOs Radiation Safety Officers (RSOs) play a vital role in protecting workers, the public, and the environment from radiation exposure. In the United States, federal and state agencies require organizations that use radioactive materials or radiation-emitting devices to designate an RSO. Meeting these requirements ensures compliance with NRC (Nuclear Regulatory [...]

FDA X-ray Annual Report 2025 Due Sept 1 – Ensure Compliance with IRSC Inc. 📅Deadline, Requirements, and IRSC Inc.'s Expert Support If you manufacture x-ray components or radiological devices, you are required to submit the FDA X-ray Annual Report 2025 by September 1. This annual filing, mandated under FDA Regulation 21 CFR 1002.11, ensures that [...]

Belgium Radioactive Materials Import Conference – June 25, 2025 Are you involved in the import, regulation, or compliance of radioactive materials in Europe? We’re sharing an important industry event you won’t want to miss: the Belgium Radioactive Materials Import Conference, happening in person on June 25, 2025. This conference brings together regulators, compliance officers, radiation [...]

North Carolina Radiation Protection Commission Radiation Safety Updates for Industry Leaders Source: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Radiation Protection Rules The North Carolina Radiation Protection Commission has officially approved key amendments to radiation protection rules 10A NCAC 15 .0201, .0202, and .0204. These updates are part of an ongoing effort to enhance [...]

Lessons from a Radiation Safety Incident Reported by NC DHHS On February 27, 2025, an industrial radiation safety incident occurred in Kernersville, North Carolina. A contractor discovered that an industrial radiography camera—specifically a SPEC-150 exposure device containing radioactive material—was missing from his pickup truck. Although the equipment was eventually recovered, the incident emphasizes just how [...]