IAEA Calls for Greater Harmonization in Radiation Protection at Global Conference

The IAEA has called for greater collaboration among international organizations and professional bodies to harmonize radiation protection and safety globally, at the 16^th international congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA16) that took place last week in Orlando, Florida, USA.

"Main challenges, faced especially by low- and middle-income countries, are related to implementation of the radiation protection standards," said Hildegarde Vandenhove, Director of the IAEA Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety and IRPA panellist. "IRPA16 was an opportunity to exchange positive experiences and achieve greater consistency in application of the standards, while respecting national and geographical specificities."