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Fit for purpose: German contributions to the new ICRP recommendations
Mandy Birschwilks1, Omid Azimzadeh2, Peter Scholz-Kreisel2
1Federal Office for Radiation Protection, Ingolstaedter Landstrasse 1, 85764, Oberschleissheim, Germany. mbirschwilks@bfs.de.
Radiation and Environmental Biophysics
|December 4, 2025
Summary
This study summarizes key discussions from a German workshop on the future of radiation protection, focusing on revising principles and improving risk assessment for societal benefit and safety.
Area of Science:
- Radiological Protection and Nuclear Safety
- Environmental Science and Public Health
Background:
- The international radiation protection system relies on the International Commission on Radiological Protection's (ICRP) Publication 103 (2007).
- The ICRP aims to broaden global engagement in radiation protection discussions, initiating a debate on future system designs.
- A German workshop in November 2024 convened experts to discuss future radiation protection from a national perspective, aligning with the ICRP's 'Fit for Purpose' initiative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess and prioritize key topics for the future of radiological protection within Germany.
- To exchange scientific and regulatory viewpoints on radiation protection, especially concerning the ICRP's revision process.
- To contribute German perspectives to the international scientific debate on radiation protection system design.
Main Methods:
- Convening national and international experts in Munich in November 2024.
- Facilitating discussions on critical topics relevant to the future of radiological protection.
- Analyzing and prioritizing key issues from a German perspective.
Main Results:
- Identified critical topics for revision, including the justification principle and criteria for radiation risk and impact assessment.
- Discussed recommendations concerning radiation detriment, dose coefficients, societal impacts, and protection of non-human biota.
- Addressed strategies for radiological emergencies, malicious events, and the justification and optimization of medical radiation use.
Conclusions:
- The workshop provided crucial German input for the ongoing international dialogue on radiation protection.
- Recommendations were formulated to enhance the 'Fit for Purpose' approach of the ICRP.
- The discussions highlighted the need for updated frameworks addressing diverse aspects of radiation protection, from societal concerns to emergency preparedness.
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