Radiation

Managing radiation in NSW

Sealed radioactive sources

Sealed radioactive sources are used in medicine, industry, research and education. These substances are tightly regulated in NSW. If you are dealing with a sealed radioactive source, you need to understand the security requirements and other rules.

Radiation user licence

eConnect online radiation user licence applications and renewals

Apply for a radiation user licence, renew a radiation user licence or change your details online with eConnect.

Radiation management licence

Accreditation of consulting radiation experts

Radiation licences public register

The Radiation Control Act public register contains information about radiation licences required under the Radiation Control Act 1990 including the name of the licensee as well as the type, number, expiry date and status of the licence.

Radiation protection information for the general public

Solaria (tanning units)

Radiation licence/accreditation applications

To apply for a radiation user and management licence or a radiation accreditation an application must be submitted via eConnect EPA, the EPA’s online licensing portal. Where an application cannot be submitted electronically the relevant application is available for download below.

Radiation publications

Find links to radiation-related publications, from the EPA and the Radiation Advisory Council.