Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe

The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) was established through an Act of Parliament, Radiation Protection Act [Chapter 15:15] of 2004. Section 4 of the Radiation Protection Act [Chapter 15:15] of 2004 defines the Functions and Powers of the Authority as follows: (1) The functions of the Authority shall be (a) To issue standards and norms governing exemption, notification, registration and licensing of radiation sources and radiation protection and safety; and (b) to define in regulation standards and norms the exposures that are excluded from regulatory requirements on the basis that they are not capable of being subjected to regulatory control; and (c) to issue authorisations for the possession and use of radiation sources; and (d) to define in regulations and authorisations the detailed obligations to be placed on those who possess radiation sources; and (e) to conduct inspections and obtain performance information concerning radiation sources; and (f) to t...