| Last updated date: | Reason for update: |
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| 30 January 2026 | Periodic review. Addition of G3-8(h) Mobile/portable betatron producing high energy X-rays. Update of links where required. Updates to align with the wording of the Regulations, the three source licence application forms and the source licence template. Updated Dental Code RPS 10 to RPS C-7; update of AS/NZS IEC 60825.2:2022. |
The following abbreviations are used in the table below:
- Security Code means Radiation Protection Series No. 11 Code of Practice for the Security of Radioactive Sources (2019)
- Transport Code means Radiation Protection Series C-2 (Rev. 1) Code for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material (2019)
- Planned Exposure Code means Radiation Protection Series C-1 (Rev. 1) Code for Radiation Protection in Planned Exposure Situations (2020)
- Medical Exposure Code means Radiation Protection Series C-5 Code for Radiation Protection in Medical Exposure (2019)
NOTE 1 re periodic self-assessment: ARPANSA strongly encourages licence holders to be proactive in their approach to compliance; this includes conducting periodic self-assessments against applicable codes & standards.
NOTE 2 re international best practice: In addition to the codes and standards listed below, ARPANSA considers international best practice when making licensing decisions. This includes international standards and guidance that may apply to ionising radiation sources and non-ionising radiation sources.
NOTE 3 re calibration of monitoring instruments: Although Australian Standard AS/NZS 2243.4 requires annual calibration of radiation monitoring instruments, if an instrument is used solely to detect the presence or absence of radioactive contamination, and from which no quantitative information (such as air concentration or surface contamination) is derived, then the frequency of calibration may be extended to a maximum of 5 years.
Group 1 |
G1-1 Sealed source for calibration purposes of activity of 40 MBq or less |
G1-2 Sealed source in a fully enclosed analytical device |
G1-3 Sealed source with activity of 400 MBq or less in a fixed gauge |
G1-4 Sealed source in a blood irradiator |
G1-5 Sealed source in a bone densitometer |
G1-6 Sealed source that is in storage and awaiting disposal and has a nuclide with a maximum activity of not more than 109 times the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 of the Regulations Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G1-7 Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides of one kind only with a maximum activity not more than 102 times the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 of the Regulations Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G1-8 Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides such that, when the maximum activity of each nuclide in the source, or sources, is divided by the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 of the Regulations, the total of the results for all nuclides in the source, or sources, is not more than 102. Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G1-8(a) Radioactive waste in storage awaiting disposal, if the result of the activity value division steps for the controlled material is greater than 1 and is not greater than 102 Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G1-9 Mammographic X-ray unit |
G1-10 Conventional dental X-ray unit Radiation Protection Series C-7: Code for Radiation Protection in Dental Exposure (2025)
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G1-11 X-ray unit used for bone densitometry |
G1-12 X-ray unit used for veterinary radiography |
G1-13 Fully enclosed X-ray analysis unit |
G1-14 Baggage inspection X-ray unit Note: Section 5.2 (b) of RHS 21 does not apply to X-ray units to which there is no public access, or where sufficient controls are in place so that insertion of any part of the human body into the primary beam is not possible. |
G1-15 Mobile or portable medical X-ray unit |
G1-16 Magnetic field non-destructive testing device |
G1-17 Induction heater or induction furnace |
G1-18 Industrial radiofrequency heater or welder |
G1-19 Radiofrequency plasma tube |
G1-20 Microwave or radiofrequency diathermy equipment |
G1-21 Industrial microwave or radiofrequency processing system |
G1-22 Optical source, other than a laser product, emitting ultraviolet radiation, infra-red or visible light |
G1-23 Laser product with an accessible emission that exceeds the accessible emission limits of a Class 3R laser product, as set out in AS/NZS IEC 60825.1:2014 |
G1-24 Optical fibre communication system exceeding Hazard Level 3R, as defined by AS/NZS IEC 60825.2:2222 |
| G1-25 Sealed source not mentioned in another item of this table or in the definition of Group 2 or Group 3, dealings with which do not have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed the dose limits mentioned in sections 77 and 79 of the Regulations |
G1-25(a) Sealed source for training and education purposes of activity of 40 MBq or less |
G1-25(b) Manufactured item or component containing thorium Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G1-25(c) Item or device containing radium-226 of activity of 1 MBq or less and no other controlled material Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G1-25(d) Item or device containing promethium-147 of activity of 1 GBq or less and no other controlled material Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G1-25(e) Item or device containing tritium of activity of 100 GBq or less and no other controlled material Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
| G1-25(f) Intentionally blank |
G1-25(g) Sealed source in a static eliminator or aerosol neutraliser |
| G1-26 Controlled apparatus that produces ionising radiation and is not mentioned in another item of this table or in the definition of Group 2 or Group 3, dealings with which do not have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed the dose limits mentioned in sections 77 and 79 of the Regulations |
G1-26(a) Fully enclosed X-ray unit (radiography for special purposes) Radiation Health Series 22: Statement on enclosed X-ray equipment for special applications (1987) |
G1-26(b) Portable handheld dental X-ray apparatus Radiation Protection Series C-7: Code for Radiation Protection in Dental Exposure (2025) |
| G1-26(c) Intentionally blank |
| G1-26(d) Intentionally blank |
| G1-26(e) Intentionally blank |
G1-26(f) Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) unit for veterinary studies |
G1-26(g) Fully enclosed X-ray biological irradiator (low power) |
G1-26(h) CT, SPECT/CT or PET/CT scanner for imaging of small animals |
| G1-26(i) Intentionally blank |
| G1-26(j) Intentionally blank |
G1-26(k) Handheld backscatter X-ray security inspection system |
| G1-27 Controlled apparatus that produces non-ionising radiation and is not mentioned in another item of this table |
G1-27(a) Optical source, other than a laser product, emitting ultraviolet radiation, infra-red or visible light - solar tower array Note: the following international best practice guidance should also be considered: |
| G1-27(b) Ion beam etching unit Australian/New Zealand Standard: Safety in laboratories - Non-ionizing radiations -Electromagnetic, sound and ultrasound (AS/NZS 2243.5:2004) |
G1-27(c) Laser used on animals |
Group 2 |
G2-1 Sealed source for calibration purposes of activity of more than 40 MBq |
G2-2 Sealed source in a partially enclosed analytical device |
G2-3 Sealed source of activity of more than 400 MBq in a fixed gauge |
G2-4 Sealed source in a mobile gauge |
G2-5 Sealed source for medical or veterinary diagnostic nuclear medicine use Medical Exposure Code; Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code |
G2-6 Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides of one kind only with a maximum activity of more than 102, but not more than 104, times the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 of the Regulations Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G2-7 Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides such that, when the maximum activity of each nuclide in the source, or sources, is divided by the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 of the Regulations, the total of the results for all nuclides in the source, or sources, is more than 102 but not more than 104 Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G2-7(a) Radioactive waste in storage awaiting disposal, if the result of the activity value division steps for the controlled material is greater than 102 and is not greater than 104 Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G2-8 Unsealed sources used for tracer studies in the environment Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G2-9 Industrial radiography X-ray unit |
G2-10 Fixed medical X-ray unit, including a unit used for fluoroscopy, tomography or chiropractic radiography |
G2-11 Partially enclosed X-ray analysis unit |
G2-12 Medical therapy simulator |
G2-13 CT scanner |
| G2-14 Sealed source not mentioned in another item of this table or in the definition of Group 1 or Group 3, dealings with which have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed a dose limit mentioned in sections 77 and 79 of the Regulations but unlikely to result in acute effects |
G2-14(a) Sealed source for training and education purposes of activity of more than 40 MBq |
G2-14(b) Item or device containing radium-226 of activity of more than 1 MBq and no other controlled material Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G2-14(c) Item or device containing promethium-147 of activity of more than 1 GBq and no other controlled material Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G2-14(d) Item or device containing tritium of activity of more than 100 GBq and no other controlled material Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
| G2-15 Controlled apparatus that produces ionising radiation not mentioned in another item of this table or in the definition of Group 1 or Group 3, dealings with which have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed a dose limit mentioned in sections 77 and 79 of the Regulations but unlikely to result in acute effects |
G2-15(a) Mobile backscatter X-ray security inspection system |
G2-15(b) Mobile fluoroscopic X-ray apparatus |
G2-15(c) CT scanner for imaging of non-human objects Radiation Health Series 22: Statement on enclosed X-ray equipment for special applications (1987) |
G2-15(d) Fixed medical X-ray unit used for research purposes, including a unit designed for fluoroscopy, tomography, mammography or chiropractic radiography |
G2-15(e) Personnel security screening system using backscatter X-rays |
G2-15(f) Orthopantomogram (OPG) (dental panoramic X-ray unit) Radiation Protection Series C-7: Code for Radiation Protection in Dental Exposure (2025) |
G2-15(g) Fully enclosed X-ray biological irradiator |
G2-15(h) Personnel anti-smuggling screening system using transmission X-rays |
G2-15(i) Handheld X-ray fluorescence analyser |
G2-15(j) Portable Deuterium-Deuterium Neutron Generator for materials analysis |
Group 3 |
G3-1 Sealed source for industrial radiography |
G3-2 Sealed source for medical or veterinary radiotherapy Security Code; Medical Exposure Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code |
G3-3 Sealed source in a bore hole logger |
| G3-4 Sealed source not mentioned in another item of this table or in the definition of Group 1 or Group 2, dealings with which have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed a dose limit mentioned in sections 77 and 79 of the Regulations and likely to result in acute effects |
G3-4(a) Reactor start-up source |
G3-4(b) Industrial irradiator containing a controlled material of activity of less than 100 TBq |
G3-4(c) Industrial irradiator containing a controlled material of activity of 100 TBq or more but less than 1 PBq, and that is shielded and interlocked |
G3-4(d) Sealed source in a fully enclosed and interlocked cabinet used for calibration purposes |
G3-5 Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides of one kind only with a maximum activity of more than 104, but not more than 106, times the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 of the Regulations Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G3-6 Unsealed source, or sources, in a laboratory or particular premises, having nuclides such that, when the maximum activity of each nuclide in the source, or sources, is divided by the activity value for that nuclide set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 of the Regulations, the total of the results for all nuclides in the source, or sources, is more than 104 but not more than 106 Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G3-6(a) Radioactive waste in storage awaiting disposal, if the result of the activity value division steps for the controlled material is greater than 104 and is not greater than 106 Security Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code Radiation Protection Series C-6: Code for Disposal of Radioactive Waste by the User (2018) |
G3-7 Veterinary or medical radiotherapy unit Security Code; Medical Exposure Code; Transport Code; Planned Exposure Code |
| G3-8 Controlled apparatus that produces ionising radiation not mentioned in another item of this table or in the definition of Group 1 or Group 2, dealings with which have the potential for accidental exposure likely to exceed a dose limit mentioned in sections 77 and 79 of the Regulations and likely to result in acute effects |
| G3-8(a) Intentionally blank |
G3-8(b) Neutron Beam Instrument |
G3-8(c) Low Energy Implanter |
G3-8(d) Portable/mobile Deuterium-Tritium (± Deuterium-Deuterium) Neutron Generator |
| G3-8(e) Intentionally blank |
| G3-8(f) Intentionally blank |
G3-8(g) X-ray based industrial irradiator Radiation Health Series 22 - Statement on enclosed X-ray equipment for special applications (1987)
G3-8(h) Mobile/portable betatron producing high energy X-rays |
