AERB Certification

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) oversees the safe use of radiation sources in India, requiring manufacturers, suppliers, and users of equipment such as diagnostic and industrial X-ray systems, radiography sources, and other radiation-generating devices to obtain type approval, registration, or operating licences before such equipment is installed or used. This oversight covers the full life cycle of a radiation source, from design and manufacture through installation, operation, and eventual decommissioning, and applies to hospitals, diagnostic centres, industrial testing facilities, and equipment manufacturers alike. The framework exists to ensure that radiation exposure to workers, patients, and the public stays within safe and internationally recognised limits.

Why This Matters

Operating radiation equipment without the required AERB approval or licence is a serious regulatory lapse that can lead to suspension of use, penalties, and in the case of healthcare facilities, direct risk to patient and staff safety if equipment has not been assessed against required safety standards. Equipment manufacturers who sell systems without the necessary type approval also expose their customers to compliance difficulties at the installation and licensing stage, which can damage supplier relationships and delay revenue recognition on completed sales. Because radiation safety touches both regulatory and genuine health and safety concerns, this is an area where shortcuts carry disproportionate downside.

How We Help

Applicability and Category Assessment

We review your equipment or facility against AERB's categorisation of radiation sources to determine whether type approval, registration, or a specific operating licence is required, and identify the relevant procedure for your situation.

Type Approval and Manufacturer Registration

For equipment manufacturers and suppliers, we assist in compiling design and safety documentation to support type approval applications and manufacturer or supplier registration with AERB.

Facility Licensing Support

For hospitals, diagnostic centres, and industrial users, we help prepare the documentation needed to obtain and renew facility-level operating licences, including installation and safety compliance reports required by AERB.

Ongoing Regulatory Liaison

We support periodic renewal, reporting, and any correspondence with AERB arising from inspections or changes to equipment or facility operations, helping you stay current between licensing cycles.

Who Needs This

• Manufacturers and suppliers of X-ray and radiography equipment
• Hospitals and diagnostic imaging centres operating radiation equipment
• Industrial testing and inspection facilities using radiography sources
• Importers of radiation-generating equipment for the Indian market

Our Approach

We approach AERB compliance with the seriousness the subject deserves, taking time to understand the specific equipment, its intended use, and the facility in which it will operate before advising on the applicable approval or licensing route. Our guidance stays aligned with current AERB requirements and procedures, and we aim to make a genuinely technical regulatory process manageable for teams who may be encountering it for the first time.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with AERB certification, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.