Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission publishes updated regulatory document on import and export

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has published guidance document – REGDOC-2.13.2, Import and Export, Version 2.

Part II is new and sets out CNSC guidance for current and prospective licensees intending to import or export risk-significant radioactive sources (Category 1 and 2 radioactive sources). This regulatory document also provides information about the CNSC’s import and export control program with respect to licence applications, the licence evaluation process and compliance with regulatory requirements.

The CNSC has implemented an enhanced import and export control program for risk-significant radioactive sources in keeping with Canada’s international obligations.

More information is available here on Nuclear Safety and Controls Regulations.