Revised Code of Practice for Radiation Therapy: ORS C3

View the proposed revised document for consultation:

• Revised Code of Practice for Radiation Therapy: ORS C3 (pdf, 471 KB)
• Revised Code of Practice for Radiation Therapy: ORS C3 (docx, 515 KB)

To make a submission, complete the consultation online.

Background

The Director for Radiation Safety (the Director) invites public consultation on the revised C3. The revised C3 sets out the Director’s proposals for revision.

The Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the Act) is administered by the Ministry of Health –Manatū Hauora (the Ministry).

Section 86(1) of the Act allows the Director to issue codes of practice. This is for the purpose of specifying technical requirements.

Code of Practice for Radiation Therapy: ORS C3 (C3) first became effective as of 9 August 2019. Section 90(a) of the Act requires the Director to review a code of practice at least once every five years.

Section 89(2) of the Act requires that the Director consult with any person who the Director reasonably considers is likely to be affected by a proposed amendment or revocation to a code of practice.

A submission form has been appended to the revised C3 to facilitate feedback. The form is also available online. The form is intended as a guide only. You are free to submit any information that you consider to be relevant.