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Radiation protection legislation

L K Harding1

  • 1Physics and Nuclear Medicine Department, City Hospital, Birmingham, B18 7QH, UK.

European Journal of Nuclear Medicine
|April 16, 1998
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New European legislation, including the Basic Safety Standard (BSS) and Medical Exposure Directive (MED), implements ICRP guidelines for radiation safety. Member States must enact these regulations by May 2000, requiring expert input for effective implementation.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Protection
  • European Health Legislation

Background:

  • Recent European legislation introduces the Basic Safety Standard (BSS) and Medical Exposure Directive (MED).
  • These directives are based on International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Report 60 and Publication 73.
  • The BSS and MED repeal previous EURATOM directives concerning radiation safety and patient protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform European Member States about the new BSS and MED legislation.
  • To emphasize the importance of input from the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) members.
  • To advocate for thorough debate and reasonable national legislation.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of new European legislation: Basic Safety Standard (BSS) and Medical Exposure Directive (MED).

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  • Review of relevant ICRP reports (ICRP 60 and ICRP 73).
  • Identification of implementation deadlines and requirements for Member States.

    • Main Results:

    • The BSS and MED are now in effect, replacing older directives.
    • Member States are mandated to implement both directives by May 13, 2000.
    • The directives aim to standardize and improve radiation safety and patient protection across Europe.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective implementation of the BSS and MED is crucial for radiation safety in Europe.
    • Active participation and input from EANM members are vital for shaping national legislation.
    • Ensuring well-debated and reasonable national laws will facilitate compliance and enhance patient protection.