Año 20 - Nº 238 - Mayo 2026
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Food Safety and Control: Safe Food for a Better Life
STI/PUB/2143 ¦ English ¦ 362 pages ¦ Date published: 2026
The integration of nuclear techniques and technologies into food safety and control systems is critical and it is essential to raise awareness about their comparative advantages. One effective approach is to foster dialogue and communication among key stakeholders, including research institutions, academia, regulatory authorities, and industry. This Proceedings Series publication covers the symposium held in Vienna, Austria (27–31 May 2024). This event brought together global experts and stakeholders to discuss the protection of the food supply chain and explore ways to improve its resilience to a variety of challenges including climate change, foodborne diseases, food fraud and antimicrobial resistance. It also addressed external pressures such as pandemics, conflicts and other catastrophic events. Participants presented both established and emerging applications of nuclear and complementary technologies, while also discussing future perspectives and opportunities.
Ageing Management and Maintenance of Packages for the Transport of Radioactive Material
STI/PUB/2137 ¦ English ¦ 77 pages ¦ Date published: 2026
Each package used for the transport of radioactive material must demonstrate compliance with the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSR-6, particularly for international shipments. This new safety guide provides recommendations to support compliance with the requirement related to the ageing of transport packages, specifically addressing ageing management and maintenance. The guide applies to all package types containing radioactive material–including excepted packages, Type IP-1, IP-2, and IP-3, Type A, Type B(U), Type B(M), and Type C packages, as well as those containing fissile material or uranium hexafluoride (UF6). It covers all activities throughout the service life of transport packages where ageing management and maintenance should be considered. A graded approach is used, tailored to the type of package and its intended use e.g. single transport, repeated use, or shipment after storage. Effective ageing management helps prevent degradation that could compromise package integrity, while regular maintenance ensures ongoing compliance with safety standards. These practices not only reduce the risk of incidents during transport but also support the long-term sustainability of transport activities, protect workers and the public, and reinforce confidence in regulatory compliance and operational excellence. This safety guide offers practical recommendations to support consistent and effective implementation, helping stakeholders strengthen the safety and reliability of transport operations involving radioactive material throughout the service life of packages.
Assessment of a Management System for Nuclear Facilities
STI/PUB/2129 ¦ English ¦ 112 pages ¦ Date published: 2026
Management systems are designed to support nuclear organizations in achieving their objectives effectively, efficiently, and sustainably, while addressing all relevant requirements. These include safety, environmental, performance, reliability, and economic objectives, as well as meaningful engagement with interested parties. This publication provides technical guidance and showcases examples of international best practices for evaluating whether a management system is fit for purpose. It is intended for a broad audience, ranging from professionals involved in the daily implementation of management systems to individuals with a general interest in nuclear organizations. It covers all phases of the facility life cycle with a particular focus on the construction and operational stages.
Specific Infrastructure Considerations for Nuclear Energy Applications Beyond Electricity
IAEA-TECDOC-2121 ¦ English ¦ 60 pages ¦ Date published: 2026
Nuclear energy provides a reliable and abundant source of clean and dispatchable power. Combined with electricity generation the use of nuclear heat for applications such as industrial processes, district heating, desalination and hydrogen production can enable efficiency gains and support the decarbonization of industrial and residential sectors. As nations seek energy security and carbon neutrality, these applications are being increasingly considered by Member States to help decarbonize high-energy-consuming and hard-to-abate sectors. The IAEA’s Milestones approach provides guidance on the infrastructure and ensuing related activities which are needed to successfully deploy nuclear programmes. Compared to conventional nuclear projects intended for sole power generation, however, nuclear projects for applications beyond electricity may present greater complexity and new challenges. This publication complements the guidance laid out in the milestones approach, providing further support to Member States interested in the planning, evaluation and deployment of projects for beyond electricity applications.
Syllabus for the Training of Radiation Protection Officers
IAEA-TCS-90 ¦ English ¦ 40 pages ¦ Date published: 2026
The protection of workers and the public from exposure to X-rays during diagnostic radiology relies on a robust radiation protection programme that is overseen by a competent radiation protection officer (RPO). Against a backdrop of increasing, and increasingly complex, medical X-ray procedures worldwide, the IAEA is pleased to announce the publication of its syllabus for training radiation protection officers overseeing safety during diagnostic radiology and image-guided interventional procedures. The syllabus sets out the specific content, learning objectives and suggested practical exercises for a training course, and offers practical tips on best practice for implementing the syllabus. Training providers, regulators, operators and RPO will find this publication a useful reference.
Leadership, Management and Culture for Safety
STI/PUB/2132 ¦ English ¦ 48 pages ¦ Date published: 2026
This Safety Guide offers advice for meeting the requirements set out in GSR Part 2, Leadership and Management for Safety. It is designed to support operating organizations, regulatory authorities, and other governmental bodies in applying these requirements effectively. The guidance is also relevant to a broader range of organizations that contribute to safety, including technical support organizations, technical service providers, and entities within the supply chain.
The International Project on Demonstration of Safety for Geological Disposal
IAEA-TECDOC-2120 ¦ English ¦ 250 pages ¦ Date published: 2026
This publication presents the outcomes of The International Project on Demonstration of Safety for Geological Disposal (GEOSAF Project), implemented by the IAEA from 2013 to 2021. It outlines an approach for addressing the relationship between the operational phase and the post-closure safety of a geological disposal facility and demonstrates how safety considerations can support decision making. The structured approach developed aims to provide assurance that developing and operating a geological disposal facility over several decades will not compromise its expected post-closure safety functions and the overall safety of that facility. To this end, this TECDOC defines and further develops the key concepts of the safety envelope, the design target, and the as-built state.
Seventh International Conference on Geological Repositories (ICGR-7): Empowering Progress in Developing Deep Geological Repositories
NEA/OECD Publishing ¦ English ¦ 55 pages ¦ Date published: 2026
The Seventh International Conference on Geological Repositories (ICGR-7) was held in Busan, Korea, in May 2024. It brought together high-level decision makers from regulatory and local government bodies, waste management organisations, scientific research organisations, and public stakeholder communities to review current progress and perspectives on deep geological repository development. This synthesis report was prepared by Dr Cherry Tweed (United Kingdom) under the leadership of the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), with support from Ms Rebecca Tadesse (NEA) and Ms Morgan Packer (NEA). It was approved by the ICGR-7 Programme Committee and the Radioactive Waste Management Committee on 22 May 2025.
Optimisation and Innovation in Radioactive Waste Management: Building a Sustainable and Holistic Framework, Outcomes of the RWMC-58 Topical Session
NEA/OECD Publishing ¦ English ¦ 8 pages ¦ Date published: 2026
In the context of complex radioactive waste management programmes, long time frames and rising expectations around sustainability and transparency, the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) Radioactive Waste Management Committee (RWMC) organised a Topical Session to reflect on how optimisation and innovation can be more effectively embedded across the waste management lifecycle. The session explored approaches spanning waste generation and conditioning, storage, transport and disposal, drawing on practical experience from a range of national programmes. Discussions emphasised the importance of integrated, system-level optimisation that balances safety, sustainability and adaptability over time. Innovation was recognised as a key enabler, including circular use of materials, digital tools, standardisation and the transfer of solutions from other sectors. Participants highlighted that a constructive approach involves assessing an acceptable level of risk within existing regulatory frameworks, which could naturally lead to cost efficiencies. Areas of interest emerging from the session included managing existing, long-standing practices while remaining open to change, aligning optimisation with evolving regulatory and societal expectations, reassessing risk acceptability, and developing value-based frameworks to support transparent decision making. These considerations will inform RWMC’s future analyses and work.
Proceedings of the IGSC Safety Case Symposium 2024: Moving Towards the Construction of a Safe DGR – Getting Real
NEA/OECD Publishing ¦ English ¦ 682 pages ¦ Date published: 2026
Over the past two decades, the safety case has become a powerful and essential tool to support decision making for every stage of a geological disposal programme. Now, an increasing number of national programmes are advancing towards licensing and the realisation of their deep geological repository (DGR) for high-level radioactive waste. Licensing is a milestone achievement in the evolution and periodic updating of the safety case following an iterative process of research, site characterisation, design development and demonstration, safety assessment and integration, generally spanning decades. This is accompanied by regulatory reviews and ongoing communication with involved stakeholders. Throughout this process the entire lifecycle of the waste, from its generation to its ultimate disposal, is duly considered. Of particular importance is the embedding of optimisation within the process so as to achieve the best outcomes for safety, technical feasibility, sustainability, costs and to fulfil stakeholder expectations and requirements.The IGSC Safety Case Symposium 2024 was the fourth in a series that the IGSC had been organising since 2007, in co-operation with other international organisations. It provided a forum in which these topics could be addressed, with presentations from programmes at different stages and extensive discussions about the issues raised. Symposium participants were informed about the status of new activities of the IGSC 2023-2025 Programme of Work that were under way.