Quality Management System for the Activities of a Nuclear Regulatory Authority

The primary objective of this study is to support the nuclear regulatory authorities of African and other member states of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in their efforts to protect people, property, and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation by establishing a quality management system for their activities. Indeed, IAEA document GS-R-1 on "Legislative and Administrative Infrastructure for Nuclear Safety, Radiological Safety, Radioactive Waste Safety, and Transport Safety" states in paragraph 4.5 that: "The regulatory body shall make appropriate arrangements to ensure a systematic approach to quality management covering the full range of responsibilities and functions undertaken." It is in this context that we have developed this study on the quality management of a nuclear regulatory authority's activities so that it can fulfill the missions assigned to it by the government in a responsible, effective, and efficient manner.