ABSTRACT
Radioactive materials (RAMs) are classified as dangerous goods. Hence, unlike the ordinary materials, the transport of RAMs (TRAMs) must conform to safety regulations. Most of the countries have their own regulations for the TRAMs and almost all of them are based on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safety Standards. The most important requirements in the packaging of RAMs used in radiation oncology are containment of RAMs and shielding, to control radiation levels around the package. According to the UN classification, RAM falls under Class 7 of dangerous goods. The different UN numbers identify the different packages. For example, UN 3332 refers to RAM, Type A package, special form, and UN2916 refers to RAM, Type B(U) package, special form. The RAMs must be transported only by the authorized persons, the institutions, or companies. Authorization is required for the user institution, not only for the procurement of sources but also for transporting it outside the institution.
