Radiation Control Archives

27 Aug Discontinuation of Industrial Radiographer Registration and RPO Examination

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This letter serves to officially inform the industrial radiography community SAHPRA has decided to discontinue the following processes within its regulatory operations with immediate effect: Registration of Industrial Radiographers Conducting Examinations for Radiation Protection Officers (RPO) ...

18 Aug Guideline for the Completion of the Annual Submission of Compliance Information Form

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The objective of this guideline is to give clear guidance on the Annual Submission of Compliance Information process from the perspective of an importer/ License Holder and Completion of the Annual Submission of Compliance Information Form (OF-RDN-NM-06A, replacing Old Form: 41BM-2)....

10 Jun Guideline on Minimum Requirements for Inspecting Group III and Group IV Hazardous Substances

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This guideline delineates the mandatory regulatory framework of the Radiation Control Inspectorate sub-unit including the inspection requirements to all Group III and Group IV Hazardous Substances, in terms of the Hazardous Substances Act No. 15 of 1973 and Regulations R1332 and R247....

31 Mar Guideline for Transportation Security for Radioactive Material

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This guideline specifies the basic security conditions for obtaining a transport authority for Group IV hazardous substances as defined in the Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973, referred to in this guideline as radioactive material. This represents the guidance of the South African Health Products...

25 Feb Guideline for the Application of a License to Install, Use, Operate, and Apply for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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The purpose of this document is to guide applicants seeking a license to install and use Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment. It outlines the necessary processes involved in applying for a license, the required supporting documents, and safety requirements. This guideline represents the minimum standards...

25 Feb Guideline for Licence Applications for Non-ionising Radiation Medical and Non-medical Devices Classified as Listed Electronic Products

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This guideline is intended to guide applicants wishing to submit applications for the listed electronic products. It represents the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority's (SAHPRA)’s current thinking on the safety, quality, and performance of the listed electronic products....

16 Feb Regulatory Process for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Equipment

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This communication is intended to guide relevant industries on the regulatory process for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment. MRI equipment falls within the definition of electronic products and is classified as Group III under the Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973. MRIs are also listed...

16 Feb Regulatory Requirements for License Applications for Importation, Manufacturing and Use of Laser Systems

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This communication is aimed at guiding Applicants on the licensing process regarding the importation and use of laser systems in terms of the Hazardous Substances Act, Act 15 of 1973....

16 Feb Regulatory Process of Annual Submission of Compliance Information (ASOCI)

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This communication is intended to guide license holders who import electromedical products through the annual submission of compliance information (ASOCI) process. This process is done in terms of section 5 of the Hazardous Substances Act 15 of 1973...

03 Feb Guidelines for distributors and transporters of sealed sources

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This guideline document deals with compiling and submitting sealed source monthly reports. It also deals with the cradle-to-grave racking process to account for all sealed radioactive sources that are used in South Africa. The tracking covers the manufacture, storage, use, transport, disposal (sale, transfer or...

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