The Consumer Products and Scanning Facility License is a mandatory approval issued by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) under the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004. This license is required for any individual, company, or organization intending to establish and operate a consumer products or scanning facility that uses radiation-generating equipment or radioactive sources. AERB, the national regulatory authority designated by the Government of India, is responsible for ensuring radiation safety and granting regulatory consent for activities involving nuclear and radiation facilities. The primary objective of this license is to protect workers, the public, and the environment from unnecessary radiation exposure by ensuring compliance with prescribed safety standards, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements. This approval is applicable to facilities involved in scanning operations and the handling or use of consumer products containing radiation sources.
Consumer Products and Scanning Facility
What is Application for Consumer Products and Scanning Facility
Who Can Apply for Consumer Products and Scanning Facility ?
Documents Required for this Consumer Products and Scanning Facility
- Details of employer:
- Proof of identity and date of birth
- Proof of employership (ownload format for diagnostic radiology facilities in case owner is self designated as employer)
- Upload photo copy of Aadhar Card of employer
- Details of institute:
- Upload photocopy of PAN Number of institute
- Upload photocopy of TAN Number of institute
- Upload the copy of registration with State/ Central/ Local Government Authority
- Authentication letter for E-mail ID and Mobile Number (download the format)
- Others (Such as MoU/ Partnership Deed etc.)
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Consumer Products and Scanning Facility
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue Approval for Consumer Products and Scanning Facility
FAQ
It is a mandatory license issued by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) for operating consumer product scanning facilities using radiation-generating equipment or radioactive sources.
Any individual, company, organization, laboratory, or institution involved in operating consumer product scanning facilities must obtain this license.
The license is issued by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Government of India.
The license is required under the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004.
It ensures radiation safety for workers, the public, and the environment while operating scanning facilities.
Yes, operating a scanning facility without AERB approval is not permitted.
Facilities involved in scanning, testing, inspection, or handling consumer products using radiation sources require this approval.
Commonly required documents include identity proof, company registration documents, layout plan, equipment details, radiation safety documents, and employee details.
Yes, AERB may inspect the facility to verify compliance with radiation safety standards.
Yes, the license must be renewed periodically as per AERB regulations.