Any use of radioactive sources or any nuclear activity in Niger is subject to prior authorisation from ARSN. Submit your file, track its processing and obtain your regulatory title.
Any activity involving ionising radiation is subject to one of the three regulatory procedures below, depending on the level of radiological risk.
Any activity presenting significant radiological risk. Complete file required. ARSN processing before any start of activity.
Low-risk activities. Simple declaration before starting. ARSN acknowledges receipt and may request additional information.
Activities with radioactivity levels below exemption levels set by ARSN. No administrative action required.
Follow these 5 steps to submit your file and obtain your ARSN authorisation as quickly as possible.
Gather all required documents according to the type of activity. Consult the document list below or contact the RPD for an informal pre-examination of your project.
Submit your complete file to ARSN's Radiation Protection Directorate. You will be given an acknowledgement of receipt with the file number for tracking.
An ARSN inspector processes your file: verification of regulatory compliance, examination of shielding design, assessment of procedures. A site visit may be arranged.
ARSN notifies you of its decision: authorisation issued (with possible conditions), or reasoned refusal. The authorisation specifies its validity period and conditions of practice.
Once the authorisation is obtained, you are subject to periodic inspections and declaration obligations. Carefully comply with the conditions of your authorisation.
ARSN issues different types of authorisations according to the sector of activity. Identify the one that applies to you.
Radiology, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry
Gammagraphy, nuclear gauges, well logging, industrial radiography
Uranium extraction, ore processing, mine residue sites
Research laboratories, practical teaching, calibration
Transport de matières radioactives par route, air ou autre mode
Certification of radiation protection officers (RPO)
Storage, treatment and disposal of radioactive waste
Import or export of radioactive materials and equipment
Download the form corresponding to your type of activity. Complete it and attach it to your file.
The processing time is 30 to 60 working days for a complete file. An incomplete file will be returned, which lengthens the timeframe. For complex files (mines, radiotherapy), allow up to 90 days.
Yes, regulatory fees apply according to the type and category of activity. The rate is set by the ARSN decree on fees. Contact ARSN to find out the amount applicable to your situation.
No, categorically. Any activity without authorisation constitutes an offence liable to criminal and administrative sanctions. You must wait for receipt of the authorisation signed by ARSN before starting any activity.
You must submit a renewal application at least 3 months before your authorisation expires. The renewal file is similar to the initial file, with necessary updates. Your compliance history is taken into account.
Any significant change (equipment replacement, source change, premises modification, change of RPO) must be declared to ARSN before implementation. An authorisation modification may be necessary.
The RPO must have the required technical qualifications (radiation protection training) and be approved by ARSN. Order No. 003/ARSN/2021 defines the qualification criteria. They can be an employee of the establishment or an approved external contractor.
Our regulatory experts are available to help you prepare your authorisation file.
