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@article{173832,
        author = {Seerat Manzoor and Ms Nahida Bilal},
        title = {REGULATORY STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR RADIATION PROTECTION},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {10},
        pages = {1983-1986},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173832},
        abstract = {The use of radiation is important in different medical procedures, and to ensure a high level of good medical practice, radiation protection (RP) should be seen as a very important subject.
This review article examines the various regulatory standards and guidelines established for radiation protection across different sectors. It highlights the importance of these regulations in safeguarding public health and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. The article discusses key organizations involved in setting these standards, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the World Health Organization (WHO), and outlines the principles of radiation protection, including justification, optimization, and dose limitation.
A systematic Research was performed, using Google scholar, PubMed, Radiopaedia, hand scanning journals and the internet. Data was retrieved from all of the research studies that were included in this analysis. The investigation was carried out on a conceptual level. This paper explores the regulatory standards and guidelines established by international and national organizations to govern radiation safety. Key regulatory bodies, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), play a pivotal role in defining exposure limits, monitoring protocols, and risk mitigation strategies. The paper examines fundamental principles of radiation protection, including justification, optimization, and dose limitation, alongside the implementation of regulatory frameworks across different sectors, such as healthcare, nuclear energy, and industrial applications. , it discusses recent advancements in radiation safety regulations, emerging challenges, and the need for continuous improvements in policies to address evolving risks. By highlighting best practices and compliance measures, maintaining a balance between technological progress},
        keywords = {Radiation hazards RH, radiation protectio RP, ionizing radiation IR ,Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP).},
        month = {March},
        }