Registration of Industrial and Scientific Radiation Sources
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking your feedback on a proposed registration process for Industrial and Scientific Radiation Sources in South Australia.
This new legislative environment presents a distinct opportunity to reform the way we manage and regulate radiation safety in South Australia to promote efficiency, transparency, and a risk-based approach.
The new Registration of Industrial and Scientific Radiation Sources Process streamlines the registration process by removing the need for on-site inspections prior to registration approval in most instances. Under this new process, owners will be required to submit supplementary information—which includes documentation and photographs of the radiation source—to demonstrate compliance with the RPC Act 2021 and the Radiation Protection and Control Regulations 2022 (RPC Regulations).
The EPA is engaging with radiation businesses, employees, licensees, and other stakeholders to ensure practical and achievable options are considered, including opportunities for improvements regarding this new process.
We recognise that the regulatory landscape surrounding Industrial and Scientific Radiation Sources is diverse, encompassing significant complexity in its breadth and depth. To ensure that our approach remains practical, balanced, and reflective of real-world considerations, we seek your input to help us address all aspects of this extensive and multifaceted field. Your insights are invaluable in shaping a process that works effectively for all stakeholders.
Full details of the process are outlined in this document
The purpose of this consultation period is to gather your input and perspectives on this guideline.
Please view the Submit your feedbacktab below and provide your responses by COB Friday 20 February 2026.
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking your feedback on a proposed registration process for Industrial and Scientific Radiation Sources in South Australia.
This new legislative environment presents a distinct opportunity to reform the way we manage and regulate radiation safety in South Australia to promote efficiency, transparency, and a risk-based approach.
The new Registration of Industrial and Scientific Radiation Sources Process streamlines the registration process by removing the need for on-site inspections prior to registration approval in most instances. Under this new process, owners will be required to submit supplementary information—which includes documentation and photographs of the radiation source—to demonstrate compliance with the RPC Act 2021 and the Radiation Protection and Control Regulations 2022 (RPC Regulations).
The EPA is engaging with radiation businesses, employees, licensees, and other stakeholders to ensure practical and achievable options are considered, including opportunities for improvements regarding this new process.
We recognise that the regulatory landscape surrounding Industrial and Scientific Radiation Sources is diverse, encompassing significant complexity in its breadth and depth. To ensure that our approach remains practical, balanced, and reflective of real-world considerations, we seek your input to help us address all aspects of this extensive and multifaceted field. Your insights are invaluable in shaping a process that works effectively for all stakeholders.
Full details of the process are outlined in this document
The purpose of this consultation period is to gather your input and perspectives on this guideline.
Please view the Submit your feedbacktab below and provide your responses by COB Friday 20 February 2026.
The purpose of this consultation period is to gather your input and perspectives on the Registration of Industrial and Scientific Radiation Sources Guideline.
In particular, we would like to ask you the following:
Do you believe you will be able to address the requirements of the checklists and understand the requirements of the checklist for the radiation sources you currently own or interact with?
Is providing this information within 30 days of installation achievable?
In your view, is the content of the checklists appropriate for the radiation sources you have? Have we missed something important?
Please provide feedback by COB Friday 20 February 2026
For further information on the Registration of Industrial and Scientific Radiation Source process, please contact the Radiation Reform Project team directly.
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is seeking your feedback on a proposed registration process for Industrial and Scientific Radiation Sources in South Australia.
If you are interested in participating in the forum discussion on the new proposed requirements, please email us at EPA.RadiationProjectsReform@sa.gov.au by COB 30 January 2026 and indicate the type of radiation sources you manage.
Submit your feedbackon the Registration of Industrial and Scientific Radiation Sources Guideline by COB Friday 20 February 2026.
