Publications

The Panel publications comprise the technical  output of the Working Groups.

(NB: Lists of publications are shown by working group, listed in date order)

DOSIMETRY WORKING GROUP

Document Title	Description	Document Type	Date Added	File Type
Statistical Process Control 16/09/2009	This document describes a Statistical Process Control Method for the operation of industrial radiation sterilization facilities. It presents an alternative to current methods of operation by utilizing knowledge of process characteristics and measurement uncertainties in the establishment and routine monitoring of the process.	PUBLICATION	28/02/2011	PDF
Strengths and Weaknesses of Monte Carlo Modelling Codes 16/05/2007	The Irradiation Panel’s Modelling Working Group has reviewed a range of Monte Carlo modelling codes, from the perspective of the industrial irradiation business. This document is primarily intended for potential modellers of industrial irradiation processes, whether they are gamma, e-beam or X-ray. It strives to inform the potential user of some of the strengths and weaknesses of a range of Monte Carlo codes in order to try and simplify the process of selecting an appropriate code.	PUBLICATION	28/02/2011	PDF
ISO11137 Dose Setting Methods 28/04/2004	Guidance Notes on the Dosimetric Aspects of Dose Setting Methods Practical advice on the irradiation requirements of the ISO 11137 dose setting methods	PUBLICATION	23/02/2011	PDF
Discussion paper on the uncertainties in routine dosimetry 28/04/2004	The purpose of this document is to provide a framework for understanding the different contributions to the observed variations in routine dosimeter readings and to suggest ways of estimating their magnitude. The document also includes background information on the selection and placement of routine dosimeters.	PUBLICATION	07/09/2011	PDF
Application of Radiation Processing 01/01/1996	REFERENCE DOCUMENT: Produced in collaboration with the British Trade Association, 1995/1996	PUBLICATION	28/02/2011	PDF

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MICROBIOLOGY WORKING GROUP

Document Title	Description	Document Type	Date Added	File Type
Explanatory Notes and Experiences in the Implementation of ISO 11137-1:2006 - Part 1 01/03/2010	Explanatory Notes and Experiences in the Implementation of ISO 11137-1:2006 Sterilization of health care products – Radiation – Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices	PUBLICATION	24/02/2011	PDF
Notes on Bioburden Distribution Metrics: The log-normal distribution. 01/03/2010	The shape of distributions of bioburden measurements on devices is usually treated in a very simple manner. How are warning and action levels to be set if the statistics do not follow the normal distribution? (I.e. if the mean and standard deviation are actually meaningless.) What is the justification for the values set for warning and action levels?	PUBLICATION	28/02/2011	PDF
Rationale behind changes and additions to EN ISO 11137 17/05/2006	Rationale behind the principal changes to and inclusion of new elements in the requirements of EN ISO 11137	PUBLICATION	28/02/2011	PDF
Msoft Access 2000: The Microbiology Database. 30/01/2004	The data in this database have been taken from references listed in the Abstract Bulletin published by AEA Technology, Harwell on behalf of the Panel on Gamma and Electron Irradiation with the permission of the Internation Nuclear Information System. The original journal articles will normally be protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.	PUBLICATION	24/02/2011	MDB

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