Is your authorisation about to expire? Has your situation changed? ARSN supports you in renewing your title and declaring any significant change.
Every ARSN authorisation is valid for 3 years. Here is how to renew it without interrupting your activities.
Identical to the initial file with updates: new identity documents, up-to-date RPO qualification, updated source inventory, incident report.
Report of your 3 years of activity: dosimetry results, checks carried out, incidents declared, training completed by the RPO.
Same procedure as the initial application. Clearly mention 'Renewal Application' and your current authorisation number.
ARSN issues a new authorisation valid for 3 years. The continuity of your activities is assured if the file is submitted 3 months before expiry.
Any significant change in your activity must be declared to ARSN before implementation. Here are the situations that trigger a declaration obligation.
Replacement of a scanner, radiotherapy unit, radiation generator or any category 1 to 3 radioactive source. Requires a new authorisation or formal amendment.
Relocation of activity premises, modification of radiation shielding (shielded walls, lead lining), change of address. Prior inspection required by ARSN.
Replacement of the Radiation Protection Officer (resignation, departure, change of contractor). The new RPO must be approved by ARSN.
Change of manager, owner, company name or legal status of the authorisation holder. Simple administrative update.
Addition of a new technique or type of activity not covered by the existing authorisation (e.g. adding nuclear medicine to a radiology department).
Definitive or temporary closure of the regulated activity. ARSN must be notified for the return of the authorisation and the organisation of source management.
