MoECC Handles Over 2,250 Requests Across Radiation Protection Services

By the Editorial Team · Monday, October 26, 2026

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change processed 2,259 radiation protection service requests in the first eight months of 2026, achieving significant reductions in processing times due to a new electronic system and improved procedures. These efficiency gains, including faster customs clearance and inspection times, enable the ministry to better manage radiation safety while planning further automation and integration efforts.

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) processed a total of 2,259 requests related to radiation protection services during the first eight months of 2026, marking a significant improvement in efficiency and regulatory management. The ministry reported these figures in a statement released on Sunday.

Since launching a new electronic processing system in April 2025, MoECC has achieved a nearly 27 percent reduction in average processing times, comparing data from the period April through August 2025 to January through August 2026. Notably, the processing time for licenses to import and export radioactive materials improved by 36.1 percent, while procedures related to radiation-emitting equipment saw a 19.1 percent decrease in processing time.

The completed requests covered a wide range of services, including 724 renewals of personal licenses for radiation-related work and 607 applications for new licenses. Additionally, the ministry handled applications for issuing, renewing, and amending licenses associated with radioactive materials, radiation-emitting devices, vehicles, and other related activities.

At border crossings, the ministry implemented streamlined procedures and coordinated with relevant authorities to review harmonized code lists. This cooperation led to a 50.2 percent reduction in the number of customs declarations requiring review by the Radiation Protection Department, which accelerated customs clearance. Average completion time for customs declarations dropped from 12 hours and 59 minutes to 7 hours and 39 minutes, a 41 percent improvement. Meanwhile, the initial response time for these declarations decreased by nearly 70 percent, from 5 hours and 10 minutes to 1 hour and 34 minutes.

For express courier shipments, the average inspection time following assignment to responsible officers was reduced by 20 percent, falling from 20.5 minutes to 16.4 minutes compared with the same period in 2025.

MoECC emphasized its commitment to further automating radiation protection services and enhancing electronic integration with other authorities. The ministry aims to continue improving processing times and operational efficiency without compromising radiation safety and security standards.

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