The Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority (HSRA) is Jamaica’s independent authority responsible for ensuring the safe and secure use of radioactive materials and radiation-emitting devices. The Authority administers the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act (2015) and the Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Regulations (2019).
Our mandate covers the regulation of:
Through licensing, inspections, and enforcement, the HSRA works to protect public health, property, and the environment while supporting Jamaica’s safe advancement in medicine, industry, agriculture, and research.
All users of ionizing radiation sources are required to obtain authorization from the…
The HSRA has now fully onboarded its import/export permit authorization process to the…
Approving the construction or modification of facilities and equipment that utilize ionizing radiation,…
All authorized entities are required to submit a renewal application with all relevant documents to the Authority at least 30 days prior to the expiry date.
An inspection is an on-site visit to examine facility compliance and typically covers the following areas: radiation protection and safety measures, physical design, general occupational management, security, storage and transport.
There are two types of inspections. There are planned inspection visits and unannounced visits. Planned inspection visits vary from annually to every two years depending on the facility and risk associated with the category of sources used. Unannounced visits can be conducted at any time as prescribed or authorized by the Authority. Most inspections will be planned, and the licensee will be notified.
