GB27742-2011
Activity concentration for material not requiring radiological regulation
可免于辐射防护监管的物料中放射性核素活度浓度
GB 27742-2011 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Activity concentration for material not requiring radiological regulation. It appears in the Medical compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Dec 1, 2012.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard specifies the activity concentration for materials not requiring radiological regulation. It applies to the production, trade, landfill, or recycling of bulk materials (greater than 1 ton), but explicitly excludes food, drinking water, animal feed, airborne radon, and materials in transit. Engineers dealing with bulk raw materials or waste must verify if their products fall under this specific scope. It references GB 18871-2002 for certain exclusion scenarios.
Technical requirements
The standard establishes the basis for determining exemption concentrations for both natural and artificial radionuclides. For natural radionuclides, the basis is the activity concentration in undisturbed environmental soil, ensuring public dose does not exceed 1mSv/a. For artificial radionuclides, the dose criterion is set at the 10μSv/a level. These criteria are mandatory for determining if materials can bypass radiological regulation. It specifies the exemption concentration values for various radionuclides, including natural radionuclides, artificial radionuclides, and inert gases. For materials containing a mixture of different artificial radionuclides, a specific summation formula must be satisfied to ensure the combined ratio remains below 1. Compliance requires evaluating each radionuclide's concentration against the specified limits. The standard outlines the application of these exemption values, detailing regulatory requirements for materials used in building construction or those with slight contamination intended for recycling, such as steel, aluminum, nickel, and copper. It references GB 17567-2009 for the clearance levels of metals for recycling.
Testing methods
Verification of compliance involves laboratory analysis of representative samples to determine activity concentration. Alternatively, indirect methods such as on-site gamma dose rate screening, derivation of radionuclide content relationships, and traceability documentation reviews can be used. Any sampling and measurement methods must be reviewed and approved by the regulatory authority. Dilution of materials solely to meet exemption limits is strictly prohibited without consent.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 27742-2011?
It regulates bulk materials (over 1 ton) involved in production, trade, landfill, or recycling, specifically focusing on their radionuclide activity concentration to determine if they can be exempt from radiological regulation.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 27742-2011?
This is the established 2011 version, referencing the IAEA Safety Guide RS-G-1.7. Engineers should ensure they are using the latest applicable version for current compliance.
How does GB 27742-2011 relate to international standards?
The standard was developed by referencing the IAEA Safety Guide 'Application of the Concepts of Exclusion, Exemption and Clearance' (No. RS-G-1.7), combined with China's specific national conditions.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- F70
- ICS
- 17.240
- Competent department
- Ministry of Ecology and Environment
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Ecology and Environment