A Medical Cyclotron Facility Licence is required for any person or organization intending to establish and operate a medical cyclotron facility under the provisions of the Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules, 2004. Medical cyclotrons are specialized particle accelerators used to produce positron-emitting radioisotopes for diagnostic imaging procedures such as Positron Emission Tomography (PET). These facilities generate radioisotopes by accelerating charged particles, such as protons or deuterons, and directing them onto suitable target materials.

Medical cyclotrons may be classified as self-shielded or non-self-shielded based on their shielding design. Before establishing and operating such a facility, the applicant must comply with all regulatory and safety requirements prescribed by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), including the relevant safety guides and consenting procedures. AERB grants the necessary regulatory approvals only after verifying compliance with applicable radiation safety standards and statutory requirements.

This licence is mandatory for organizations involved in setting up and operating a Medical Cyclotron Facility.