Panel Guides/Publications

Introduction and overview of methods for performance qualification (PQ) dose mapping based on ISO 11137-1 (ISO 2006).
Dose_mapping_report_July_2022.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.4 MB]

Document comparing 2019 and 2009 version of ISO 11737-2 Microbiological methods - Tests of sterility performed in the definition, validation and maintenance of a sterilisation process
ISO11737-2_2019vs2009 assessment FINAL.p[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [405.7 KB]

Guide on Sterilisation Dose Audit failure risk assessment - ISO11137-2 section 10.4
Guidance SDA risk assessment ISO11137-2 [...]
Adobe Acrobat document [527.9 KB]

Document comparing the 2018 and 2006 version of ISO 11737-1 Microbiological methods - Determination of a population of microorganisms on products
Differences ISO11737-1 2018 and 2006 ver[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [760.2 KB]

Guidance document on what is required under ISO 11137 to change irradiation modality, for example from gamma to X-ray
Change of Irradiation Modalities Final.p[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [567.1 KB]

Updated guide on the use of Statistical Process Control methods in Radiation Sterilisation
Updated to reflect ISO 11137 Part 3 2017 terminology
Panel SPC Method 2018.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [450.2 KB]

Guide on differences between ISO 11137 part 3 new 2017 version and previous 2006
Panel ISO11137-3 2017vs2006.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [597.9 KB]

Feedback by the Panel to the EU as part of the consultation on the legal framework for Food Irradiation, October 2017
Panel feedback to EU legal framework con[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [316.0 KB]

Database of D10 values of microbial resistances to gamma irradiation in EXCEL format
Contains the same data as the database (.mdb) file available below but in more convenient format
Micro_D10_referencedata.xls
Microsoft Excel sheet [693.0 KB]

Guide to establishing the maximum acceptable dose under ISO 11137 Part 1
Guide establish Dmaxacc.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [224.0 KB]

Guide on the use of low energy electron beams for the decontamination of surfaces
Guide low energy e-beam decontamination [...]
Adobe Acrobat document [1.0 MB]

Guide on Establishing the Sterilisation Dose in ISO 11137 Part 2
Guide Establishing Sterilisation Dose 11[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [242.9 KB]

Guide on Dose Tolerances in ISO 11137 Part 2
Guide Dose Tolerances 11137-2 2012.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [176.2 KB]

Guide on the use of Monte Carlo Modelling in Radiation Processing
Guide Monte Carlo modelling 2010.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [438.9 KB]

Guide on Bioburden Distribution Metrics
Guide Bioburden Distribution metrics 201[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [171.4 KB]

Guide on Uncertainty in Routine Dosimetry for Gamma and e-beam plants
Guide Uncertainty in Routine Dosimetry 1[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [115.3 KB]

Database of D10 values of microbial resistances to gamma irradiation
Compressed (WinZip) Microsoft Access database file (.mdb)
gamma resist D10 db.zip
Compressed archive in ZIP format [294.5 KB]

Applications of Radiation Processing
Applications of Radiation Processing 199[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [267.7 KB]

Panel history 1963 to 1984
Panel Brief History 1963-84.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [2.9 MB]