INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY

IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established on 29 July 1957 within the United Nations family. The role of the IAEA is to develop and provide the application of laws, regulations and technical standards relating to the safe management and secure protection of radioactive sources.

http://www.iaea.org

INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION

ICRP

The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) is a non-governmental scientific organisation founded in 1928 by the International Society of Radiology. The organisation establishes basic principles and recommendations for radiation protection.

http://www.icrp.org

UNITED NATIONS SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE ON THE EFFECTS OF ATOMIC RADIATION

UNSCEAR

The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) was established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in 1955. The organisation is mandated to assess and publish reviews on the levels and effects of exposure to ionising radiation.

http://www.unscear.org