RP-5 Regulatory Inspection of the Egyptian Gamma Irradiator Using a Proposed Inspection Checklist

Regulatory inspections are one of the most important elements of a regulatory programme. It shall be performed in all areas of the regulatory responsibility and during all phases of siting, design, construction, commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of an irradiator facility. The Egyptian Mega Gamma irradiator operating since December 1979 has a Co-60 source of about 400 kiloCuries and is used mainly for sterilization of medical supplies and Pharmaceuticals and for preservation of some food stuffs. The constructor ( Nordion International Inc.) recommended an extensive inspection programme. In accordance with the International (1) and National (2'3) regulations as well as the licensing conditions, the competent authority (NCNSRC) shall perform regulatory inspections both announced and unannounced. In order to facilitate the inspection task and to harmonize the inspection reports a checklist for inspection is proposed which can be used also as an inspection report form.