This International Standard specifies methods and means of monitoring for inadvertent movement and illicit
trafficking of radioactive material. It provides guidelines on the use of both stationary and portable (e.g. handheld)
instruments to monitor for radiation signatures from radioactive material. Emphasis is placed on the
operational aspects, i.e. requirements derived for monitoring of traffic and commodities mainly at bordercrossing
facilities. Although the term border is used repeatedly in this International Standard, it is meant to
apply not only to international land borders but also maritime ports, airports, and similar locations where goods
or individuals are being checked. This document does not address the issue of detection of radioactive
materials at recycling facilities, although it is recognized that transboundary movement of metals for recycling
occurs, and that monitoring of scrap metals may be done at the borders of a state.
This International Standard is applicable to regulatory authorities seeking guidance on implementation of
action plans to combat illicit trafficking, to law enforcement agencies (e.g. border guards) to obtain guidelines
on recommended monitoring procedures, and to equipment manufacturers in order to understand minimum
requirements derived from operational necessities according to this International Standard.
ISO 22188:2004 Referenced Document
IEC 60038 Amendment 1 - IEC standard voltages*, 2021-12-15 Update
IEC 60068-2-1 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold*, 2007-03-01 Update
IEC 60068-2-2 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat*, 2007-07-01 Update
IEC 60846 Radiation protection instrumentation - Ambient and/or directional dose equivalent (rate) meters and/or monitors for beta, X and gamma radiation